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Watering English Ivy (Hedera helix): Top Watering Best, Avoid Wick Systems

Shannon's first houseplant: hanging Hedera helix 18" from back-room window (moderate/low light). Pot has wick system for bottom watering. Asks frequency and top vs. bottom watering.

Will Creed: Light okay but could be brighter. Hedera hates root disturbance—if wick install required repotting, remove added soil, return to original pot. Otherwise, water from top. Wick systems unreliable (too dry or too wet). Wait until top ½ inch dry, water thoroughly until trickle from bottom. No margin for error. Good light + proper watering = success. Fertilizer irrelevant, repotting almost always a mistake.

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