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yanlinz608 on
April 12, 2019Q.Leaves on some vines on my English Ivy House plant turning brown.
I can see the leaves on the vine turning brown and dry over time, it starts with the leaves closest to the root. Should I cut the vine? If yes, if I remove the brown/dry leaves, will root form if I leave it in water?
Answered by
BushDoctor on
April 13, 2019
Certified ExpertA.It sounds like water is the cause here! Overwatering, or overly moist soil for too long will cause an infection.
This can be cured easily with peroxide if this is in soil. Just mix 1/4 peroxide to 3/4 water. Water this in once, and then once more a week later. This will correct the issue. Old leaves will not recover, but new leaves will not contract the issue.
Make sure to let the soil dry out thoroughly before watering again. These are drought tolerant, and will be more so in container indoors.
This article will give you more information on the care of these: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ivy/indoor-ivy-care.htm
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yanlinz608 on
April 15, 2019A.Thank you BushDoctor. You mentioned infection, is the infection in the soil or root? I gave the plant a long dry period and new leaves are still growing and turning brown so I want a better understanding of what the infection is. I will follow your instructions for the next time I water the plant.
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Anonymous on
April 27, 2019Q.English Ivy
I have my yard partly covered by the English Ivy. For years it has been growing very well and looking beautiful. But every year it becomes thicker. In February I used the lawn mower to mow the top leaves and small branches off to make it thinner. Now already the end of April still no sign of new leaves growing. I am worried maybe it has died. Did I kill them by cutting the top layer off? Any suggestions?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 27, 2019A.Mow ivy in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges. Set the mower to its highest setting -- there is usually a lever on the mower deck -- for a cut that leaves 3 to 4 inches of growth. Use a bagging mower if you have one.
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Anonymous on
May 7, 2019Q.Two plants living in harmony or competing
Will English Ivy plant kill or harm Azalea bushes? I planted the Azaleas but not the Ivy, it just appeared a couple years ago. But now it is a beautiful ground cover after 3-4 years but am worried that the amount of ivy is not good for the Azalea bushes. I don't want to lose my 16 year Azaleas. Thank you so much for your help and any information. Eileen
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 7, 2019A.The English Ivy would not partner well with Azalea or other shrubs.
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Kristenr on
December 13, 2019Q.How Can I Retrain Ivy?
I was gifted this ivy wreath for the holidays. It’s rooted in a pot. How can I retrain it for planting outdoors as a ground cover or training it up a pergola? Thank you!
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
December 19, 2019
Certified ExpertA.This will be quite simple! Just remove any twine, metal framing, or other trellising, remove the lights, and anything that is not the plant itself.
Untangle, and trim the top half of the outstretched ivy off. Transplant in Spring when the ground warms up some, and care for it until it covers the area that you intend to cover.
These articles will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/category/ornamental/groundcover/english-ivy
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December 21, 2019Q.English ivy
I have English ivy in my yard that has gone rampant. How do I get rid of it without killing trees and plants around it?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
December 21, 2019
Certified ExpertA.Here's a link to an article on the subject. If you use an herbicide, direct the spray on the foliage or the fresh cut stems, avoiding overspray on to your other plants and avoid soil saturation.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/groundcover/english-ivy/kill-english-ivy.htm
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Anonymous on
February 4, 2020Q.Growing English Ivy
I have grown ivy inside and out for many years. This year one of my plants is blooming with groups of tiny yellow flowers! I never knew ivy to flower! What am I missing?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
February 5, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Did you do anything differently before it bloomed? Maybe your ivy hadn't been pruned in a long time, which stimulated new growth. Here are a couple of articles that may help pinpoint something different in the care.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/groundcover/english-ivy/english-ivy-pruning-tips.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/groundcover/english-ivy/english-ivy-plant-care.htm
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Mhutton1 on
February 29, 2020
NE3 2RFQ.What Is This On The Stems Of My Hedera?
Complete plant novice but can anyone tell me what this is on my hedera plant? Seems to come and go.....
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
March 1, 2020
Certified ExpertA.It looks like aphids, a common pest of ivy. They suck sap from the stems. Since you say they come and go, the beneficial insects, like ladybugs, must swoop in and eat them. If they come, then disappear, I wouldn't worry about them. If they seem to get worse and are affecting the health of the plant, you may want to remove them with a blast of water from the hose or use a product called Neem oil.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/homemade-aphid-control.htm
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