Plant profile
Ivy
Quick facts
These vine-like foliage plants are available in several shades of green, some with white or yellowish variegation.
Ivy at a glance
- Colors
- Green
- Some with white or yellowish variegation
- Special care
- Provide bright light and temperatures of 60 to 70 F/16 to 21 C. Ivies live several years with proper care. Remove dead leaves. Check soil for moisture and drench plants if soil is dry. Do not allow ivies to dry because severe dryness will kill them. Remove withered leaves.
- Size
- Leaf shapes vary with cultivars from pointed to almost round and range from 2 to 4 inches long
- Also called
- english ivy
About ivy
These vine-like foliage plants are available in several shades of green, some with white or yellowish variegation. Leaf shapes vary with cultivars from pointed to almost round and range from 2 to 4 inches long. Branches may produce leaves of a different shade of color than the rest of the plant. Spherical, conical, double-sphered and novelty-formed topiaries also are available.
Questions about ivy
What colors do ivy come in?
Ivy come in green and some with white or yellowish variegation.
Where can I buy ivy?
From a local SAF member florist. Enter the recipient's ZIP code on this page to find florists near them.
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