How to Care for Hedera helix

Korean name: 잉글리시 아이비

A classic climbing plant with a five-lobed leaf shape. It is effective in removing mold spores and formaldehyde from the air and looks beautiful in hanging baskets.

Key facts

• Category: Air-purifying plant
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: indoors
• Native to: Europe
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Toxic, so keep it well away from pets and children.
• Air purifying: Helps clean indoor air.
• Traits: Air Purifying, Climbing, Hanging, Classic

Care Guide

• Light: Medium indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight.
• Watering: Water when the surface of the soil is dry.
• Soil: Well-draining mixed soil.
• Humidity: Above 40%
• Temperature: 10~22°C
• Fertilizer: Once a month in spring and summer.

Common questions

How often should you water Hedera helix?

Water when the surface of the soil is dry. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Hedera helix?

It likes Medium indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight.. You can grow it indoors. Use Well-draining mixed soil..

Is Hedera helix safe around pets?

Toxic, so keep it well away from pets and children.

Is Hedera helix good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 10~22°C. Humidity: Above 40%. Fertilise Once a month in spring and summer..