English ivy
Hedera helix · Ivies · Ginseng family
Also known as: Common Ivy · European Ivy
Easy100–300cmNot pet-safe
English ivy care at a glance
English ivy (Hedera helix) needs a moderate amount of water and prefers to grow in partial shade.
- Water need
- Medium
- Light
- Partial shade
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Nutrients
- Low
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests & Toxicity on English ivy
Possible pests on English ivy include Scale insects, Spider mites, Vine weevil and Aphids. English ivy is toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
Pest
- Aphids Low
- Scale insects Medium
- Spider mites Medium
- Vine weevil Medium
Toxicity
- Saponins Medium
A baseline from curated sources, not a command. You decide in the end.
Frequently asked questions about English ivy
- Which pests affect English ivy?
- Possible pests on English ivy include Scale insects, Spider mites, Vine weevil and Aphids.
- Is English ivy toxic to cats and dogs?
- English ivy is toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
- How much water does English ivy need?
- English ivy has a moderate water requirement.
- What light does English ivy need?
- English ivy prefers to grow in partial shade.
- Is English ivy frost-hardy?
- English ivy is frost-hardy and tolerates frost. Its lower limit is around -10 °C.