ivy has strong adaptability and has no special requirements for environmental conditions. Ivy is a typical negative vine flower, which can't be directly exposed to strong light, is resistant to dampness, drought and barren, and grows well in fertile and humid sandy soil. Avoid alkaline soil.

Ivy is suitable for garden cultivation and pot cultivation. When potted, attention should be paid to shading in summer and moving indoors for wintering in winter. During the growing period, keep the soil moist, do not over-dry, and pay attention to ventilation. It is appropriate to apply thin and thin fertilizer, 2-3 times a year; If too much fertilizer is applied, the beautiful characteristics of plants will be lost. When planting, it should be sheared 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 long growth. Pay attention to the ventilation of the environment at ordinary times. Ivy generally does not suffer from pests and diseases.

propagation of ivy

ivy is usually 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: take annual branches, cut them into 1-15 cm long sections for stable insertion, and the upper ends are slightly bladed; Insert the bed about 5 cm deep, pay attention to shade, keep the bed moist, usually half a month to; It can take root next month. When transplanting, pay attention to let its roots carry soil, which is easy to survive.