Ivy

General Information
Common Name Ivy
Family Araliaceae
Genus Hedera
Species helix
Cultivar
Origin Europe.,North Africa
Category Foliage Plant
Common Uses Hanging Basket/Ground Cover

Plant in Photo
Container Size 08 in
Plant Height (photo) 12-15 in
Width 15-18 in
Form Multi

Image Name
IvyNeedlePoint08.jpg

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General Description
Leaf Color Green
Texture Fine
Flower Color
General Heights Short

Availability
Container Sizes 06 in-10 in
Heights 06 in-18 in
Common or Rare Common
Forms Multi, Basket, Trellis

Care Basics
Water Use Medium
Humidity Requirements Medium
Light Level Medium Light Preferred

Temperatures, Light and Air
Minimum Temperatures 50 F
Optimum Temperature 75 F
Minimum Light 150 Foot Candles
Optimum Light 350 Foot Candles
NASA Clean Air Study Benzene,Formaldehyde,Ammonia

Pests and Other Problems
Most Common Insect Problem Broad mite,Mealy Bug,Mites
Most Common Disease Problem Pythium root rot,Rhizoctonia leaf spot,Xanthomonas blight,Anthracnose,Botrytis blight
Special Requirements or Needs Insect problems worse when plant is too dry
Poisonous None