How to Divide and Replant Ivy

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An ivy plant that was divided into three and repoted 8 months ago.

Household ivys are, for the most part, hardy plants that will outgrow their pots, leaving you with two choices: get a bigger pot or divide the plant.
And while most of us would like big plants in our house, few people have space to accommodate them.
Although dividing an ivy seems intimidating, it is a fairly easy task. If you have nurtured the plant to the point that it has outgrown the pot, you are qualified for this task.
It is best to repot plants during the spring or fall, in most locations, or when the weather is mild and will not stress the plant.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

pots or containers for plants
potting soil
water

Step 1

Look to see if the plant needs to be divided and replanted. Are roots climbing out of the drain holes at the bottom of the container? Do you see more vine than leaves? Does it take minutes for water to soak into the dirt because it is so hard? These are good indicators that is it time to divide your ivy.
Step 2

Find a place that you can make a mess with the potting soil. Outside works well or a table with a plastic table cloth. Near a water supply may also prove helpful.
Step 3

Gently hold the ivy in your hand and tip the pot on the side. By working the plant side to side, slowly shake the ivy out of the pot. Gently shake the dirt until you have a ball of roots.
Step 4

Most of the time you can pull the roots into segments with your hands. Try to keep the roots grouped into sections of 3 to 5 vines. On occasion you may need to use scissors to divide the root.
Step 5

Add potting soil to the bottom of the pots you intend on using. Then place the plant in the pot. There should be 1 1/2 to 2 inches between the top of the root and the top of the pot. Fill in with potting soil until there is an inch left in the pot.
Step 6

Looping the vines and planting the bottom of the loop in the soil.

Add water and let soil settle. While the soil is still wet, loop the vine into circles and push the bottom part of the circle in the soil. With more soil exposure, the plants can create additional roots and will have the nutrients to grow more leaves. Add more soil if needed.

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soanyway said

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on 8/30/2009 Great tips and pictures but.... that's not ivy its a pothos plant, by the way the only ones I can grow without murdering! Maybe you guys call it ivy where you are from? LOLI have recomn'd you. Pay it forward to all!