Cultivation and management of ivy
Ivy has strong adaptability and no special requirements for environmental conditions. Ivy is a typical negative vine flower, which can't be directly irradiated by strong light. It is resistant to humidity, drought and barren, and grows well in fertile and humid sandy soil. Avoid alkaline soil.
Ivy is suitable for garden cultivation and potted plants. When potted, attention should be paid to shading in summer and moving indoors for the winter in winter. Keep the soil moist during the growth period, do not over-dry, and pay attention to ventilation. Dilute fertilizer should be applied 2-3 times a year; If too much fertilizer is applied, the beautiful features of plants will be lost. When planting, it should be pruned again to promote more germination and branching. In the future, proper pruning will be carried out once a year in spring to shorten the main vines to control the growth. Usually pay attention to the ventilation of the environment. Ivy generally does not suffer from pests and diseases.
Propagation of ivy
Ivy is often propagated by cutting or layering, or by seeds. Because ivy is easy to reproduce and survive, simple cutting methods are often used. Cutting can be carried out in spring and autumn. The method is as follows: Take annual branches and cut them into sections with the length of 10- 15 cm for stable insertion, with leaves at the upper end; Insert the bed about 5 cm deep, pay attention to the shade, keep the bed moist, usually half a month; You can take root next month. When transplanting, pay attention to let its roots carry soil, which is easy to survive.