Ivy Houseplant Varieties & Care Guide

Ivy Types for Indoors

• English ivy (Hedera helix) – most common
• Irish ivy (H. hibernica)
• Japanese ivy (H. rhombea)
• Algerian ivy (H. canariensis)
• Persian ivy (H. colchica)
• Nepal ivy (H. nepalensis)
• Russian ivy (H. pastuchovii)

Each has cultivars: diverse greens, variegation (white, yellow, gray, black, cream), leaf shapes, habits.

Growing Requirements

• Light: Bright essential. Variegated tolerates medium (but loses contrast). Low light → leggy, pest-prone.
• Water: Slightly dry. Water when top soil dry. Excellent drainage—no standing water.
• Fertilizer: Monthly water-soluble nitrogen-rich spring/summer/fall. None in winter (dormant).
• Cleaning: Periodic shower wash removes dust/pests. Serious infestation → closer spray.

Easy, rewarding, endless variety.