Why Won't My English Ivy Grow?
English ivy is a garden plant that, when healthy, has shiny, dark-green leaves. It grows well as a ground cover or trained up a trellis or building, but unhealthy growing conditions can stunt or damage an English ivy plant. Does this Spark an idea?
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Water
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Too much water stops English ivy from growing. Excess water starves the plant of oxygen, drowning it and preventing it from producing new growth. Irrigating the soil around the ivy plant helps water drain more quickly, allowing the plant to grow.
Sunlight
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Although English ivy plants do tolerate some shade, direct sunlight is necessary for their growth. English ivy planted in full shade exhibits weak or no growth because it's unable to photosynthesize properly. Establish English ivy in an area of the garden that receives partial sunlight.
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Disease
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Disease problems caused by fungi and bacteria can stunt the growth of English ivy, and many diseases will kill the plant if left untreated. Applying a fungicide and pruning the English ivy helps encourage vigorous new growth on the plant.
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