Easy Ivy Propagation by Layering

Simple Layering Method for Vining Ivy

After 15 years, your variegated ivy likely has long vines—perfect for propagation without harming the mother plant.

Step-by-Step

1. Fill several 2–4 inch pots with moist, quality potting mix (fertilizer-enriched is fine).
2. On a vine, locate a leaf 3–4 nodes back from the tip.
3. On the underside of the stem just above that leaf, make a shallow slit with a clean razor.
4. Pin the slit into the center of a pot using a bent paperclip or hairpin; firm soil around it.
5. Keep moist but not soggy. In about a month, roots will form at the node.
6. Once rooted, sever the new plant from the mother vine, cutting back to the next leaf on the main stem.

Why It Works

The mother plant supplies energy until the new plant establishes its own roots. You can start multiple pots simultaneously for a whole new collection.