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Hedera 'Ivy Kolibri': Compact Variegated Ivy

Hedera helix 'Ivy Kolibri'

Small-Leaved, Big Impact

'Kolibri' (Hummingbird) is a compact English Ivy cultivar with small, neatly variegated leaves—green with creamy white margins. Its diminutive scale makes it perfect for small containers, terrariums, and fairy gardens.

Secrets of Success

Light: Medium light indoors
Water: Keep moist at all times but drier in winter
Fertilizer: Feed regularly with houseplant fertilizer
Humidity: Thrives with misting, pebble tray, and/or grouping
Temperature: Comfortable indoor temperatures

A miniature ivy with maximum charm.

Medium Light Indoors

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