The homeland of the ivy (Pothos) plant is the island of Mo'orea, near Haiti, in the island community of French Polynesia in the Pacific Ocean. The scientific name of ivy belonging to the Araceae family is Epipremnum aureum. Ivy (pothos), a climbing plant, is a perennial herb. This plant, which thrives in summer, shows little growth in winter. Ivy, which also has an air purification feature, can be placed in almost any bright corner of the house. So, how to care for ivy (pothos)? Let's look at the problem together.
Light
Ivy is a plant that can survive even in low light. Visible changes in leaf development occur in abundant light. However, it develops with smaller leaves because it cannot reach enough light indoors. Additionally, in some species the bicolor leaves may be single and dark in low light but continue to grow. It is very easy to maintain and reproduce.
General Maintenance
If ivy care will be done in pots, it will be more correct to use support rods suitable for the form of the plant due to its sticky feature. Again, because of the desire to crawl and cling, the more it touches the soil, the healthier it will develop.
Water
The plant should be taken under protection when the air drops to minus in winter. It is one of the most effortless plants to care for. It is a plant that is resistant to watering, can live with little light and gives leaves continuously even in this process. It does not want to be constantly watered. If the soil is moist, it can damage the plant after a while. Once you are sure the soil is dry, you can water it.
Why Do Ivy Leaves Turn Yellow?
Yellowing of leaves may occur due to excessive watering. In this case, if you continue to water, your plant roots may rot and you may lose the plant. If different shades of color appear on the leaf surface of the hall ivy, this indicates that your plant needs a little more light. It needs more light to be greener. (It may vary depending on the type of ivy.) It should not be exposed to midday heat for a long time during the summer period.
How should Ivy Soil Be?
It likes humus-rich, organic, permeable soils. It does not need a lot of plant nutrients. You should use a pot with good drainage and plenty of air holes. The plant may need to be watered more often, as earthen pots will absorb water more quickly. Since this plant does not like water very much, it can be damaged. Therefore, a plastic container will be more beneficial for you.
Pot Change Time
You can understand that the plant does not fit in the pot from the roots coming out from under the pot. In this case, you can transfer your pot to a large and wide pot.
How Does Ivy Propagate?
It is very easy to reproduce. The branches just below the aphid have tiny outgrowths. These are aerial roots. You can cut 1-2 cm below these aerial roots with a sterilized flat cutter and leave to take root in a clear glass jar in a bright place. You can transplant your plant into the soil when the root length reaches at least 10 cm.
Note: Ivy (pothos) species are poisonous when consumed. Therefore, if you have pets or small children, you should hang the ivy on the wall or ceiling.