Light: Ivy can tolerate almost any growing conditions. Place in low or high light areas as desired.

Temperature: 40-90 F

Humidity: any area

Avoid drier conditions to prevent two-spotted spider mites.

Water: Water when the top 2” of potting mix has dried or when you notice leaf wilt.

Repotting: Repot every 1-2 years into a slightly larger container (1-2” increased diameter or depth). Use a general purpose potting mix.

Fertilizing: Either…

1. Water Application: Incorporate fertilizer into your watering cycle once per month March through September. Dilute an all purpose fertilizer (20-20-20) by half OR use your favorite fertilizer rated for houseplant use in your water.

2. Slow Release: Incorporate slow release fertilizer pellets into the top inch of potting soil every 6 months. Apply the rate indicated for indoor plants on the label. If no recommendation for houseplants is present, apply 1/4 to 1/2 the listed rate.

Family Araliaceae also houses favorites like umbrella plant (Schefflera) and false parsley (Aralia).

(Listed in order of commonality…)

• Two-spotted spider mites

Is English Ivy pet safe?

Like the aroids, plants in the Araliaceae family often have calcium oxalate crystals (COC) that cause problems for animal digestive tracts. If ingested, symptoms include mouth and throat rashes or swelling, digestive discomfort and vomiting.