How to Grow an Ivy Plant

If someone plans to grow one or more plants at the same time, the chances are likely that most of them will be described under the heading of foliage plants. While not as showy as other flowering plants that have been previously discussed, they make up for what they lack, by being able to be easily grown, simple propagation, and easily acclimating to any environment they live in.

Choices offered as to size, leaves form and color is almost an endless possibility. The plants we have discussed are capable of being grown in any of environment or region in the country with relative ease and are easily found in many places.

Dumb cane is a member of the Arum family of species, it has a white sap which when chewing the leaves can cause speechlessness and pain for short periods of time. There are several kinds of this plant species, the leases are splotched with white or yellow. They can grow up to several feet tall and have leaves of up to a foot in length. There are often than not, few leaves of any plant. These plants can be placed near African Violets because they too, require high humidity and a temp of around 70F, constantly to grow properly. They can be easily propagated by simple stem cutting.

English ivy is a common house plant, perhaps the most common in the country. People who have no other house plants oftentimes, have a pot of ivy growing somewhere in the house. First, and most importantly, it is very versatile and can be trained to climb or vine with relative ease. This feature gave the idea to landscapers to tap the possibilities of using English Ivy in hillside landscape designs. Secondly, its simple to care for and will survive some very extreme conditions. Ideally, most varieties prefer a moist, cool and shady environment.

In theory, they prefer a normal room temp and will be happy, especially if you mist the frequently to increase moisture levels and clean the leaves from any dust or insects. Ivy is easily propagated by stem and leaf cutting. There are many varieties of ivy, the number is too great to list all of them. The five pointed leaves trail or climb, others grown in a shrub form, some have leaves that are bordered by white or mother midget types. If you find yourself interested, you should take a visit to your local floral shop or nursery and look at the various types of ivy available. You will be surprised at the amount of shapes and forms this plant has.

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