How to Root English Ivy
The English ivy is an evergreen climbing vine and the most widely grown of the species. If you need a plant for a darker corner in the home, the English ivy might just be it. You will find it easy to grow and care for as long as the soil is kept evenly moist, and the plant gets filtered sunlight and a shot of 20-20-20 fertilizer once a month. The English ivy is hardy to USDA Zone 6. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Peat moss
- Potting soil
- Planting pot
- Water
- Rooting hormone powder
- Misting bottle
Instructions
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Pour a 50/50 mixture of potting soil and peat moss into the planting pot to within one inch of the rim. Moisten well, allowing the excess water to drain from the bottom of the pot.
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Remove a 4- to 6-inch piece of English ivy from the mother plant. Make sure that the piece is new growth.
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Remove the leaves from the lower one-third of the cutting. Dip the bare end into the rooting hormone, tapping on the side of the jar to remove the excess.
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Insert the cutting into the soil at least 2 inches and press the soil tightly around the base.
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Place the pot in a warm area that receives filtered, not direct, sunlight; on top of the refrigerator or water heater will work well.
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Water the cutting daily, allowing the excess water to drain from the bottom of the pot. Every few days give it a misting of water.
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Tips & Warnings
Your English ivy will have a rudimentary root system within two weeks.
English ivy is toxic if ingested by dogs, cats and horses
