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- Q.What Makes The Leaves Turn Yellow On Ivy Plants - I received a plant while here in the hospital. The very next or 2 some of the leaves started to ...
- Q.Keeping Birds Out Of My Ivy - I have ivy growing all around my house door. During the winter months, the birds sit in the ivy ...
- Q.Where To Purchase Good House Plants! - So many of our plant shops closed over the years in New York. There is always the farmer's market - ...
- Q.German Ivy - I live in Southern Alberta & I planted a German Ivy in a huge Planter outside with a mixture of ...
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jhdreher on
April 2, 2017
Michigan City IndianaQ.ivy is dying off
The ivy on our front slope has been thriving for the last 10 years but appears to be dying off this spring. Any thoughts??
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Downtoearthdigs on
April 5, 2017A.Check the Ivy for signs of pests and disease. Look at stems and underneath leaves.
I suspect you may have a Scale infestation.
Here is a link with more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/boston-ivy/boston-ivy-leaf-drop.htm
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
May 3, 2017Q.Black leaves on ivy plant
I know the black leaves mean the plant is over watered but my ivy still looks like it's drying out and leaves are falling off. How do I make plant healthy again?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 4, 2017A.Your Ivy plant likes to grow in bright light and the soil should dry slightly between watering.
If the plant is overwatered and the roots sit it water, root rot will take place.
Check the soil before watering, instead of watering on a schedule.
I see new growth on your Ivy, so trim away the dead material and let the soil dry out.
Here is an article to refresh you on the care requirements.
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gwenp50 on
May 8, 2017
dallas, tx 75208 apt.Q.what makes the leaves turn yellow on ivy plants
I received a plant while here in the hospital. The very next or 2 some of the leaves started to turn yellow. What do I need to do.
Answered by
DLarum on
May 9, 2017
Certified ExpertA.I wish you and your plant a speedy recovery. This article explains why ivy leaves may yellow:
http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ivy/ivy-turning-yellow.htm
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reibeling on
June 5, 2017
Glendale, New York 11385Q.Keeping birds out of my ivy
I have ivy growing all around my house door. During the winter months, the birds sit in the ivy directly above the house door and sometimes build their nests in the ivy. Their poop falls directly on the step going into the house. It is a real mess and I constantly have to clean the step. Is there any way that I keep the birds out of the ivy. I've tried hanging really "fragrant" soap among the ivy leaves, but they just ignore it. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
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ducatislave on
June 6, 2017 - Asked by
dianel on
June 26, 2017
New York City - but these are mostly for indoors.Q.where to purchase good house plants!
So many of our plant shops closed over the years in New York. There is always the farmer's market - but they are limited in the types of plants they carry. Do you know of any wonderful websites where someone can order houseplants - like the Maple Leaf Ivy or Fig Leaf Ivy? ( I used ot have Maple and Oak leaf and the plants were beautiful.) Thanks for any advice.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 27, 2017A.Do a Google search for sellers of some of the plants that you are looking for.
Try Etsy and Ebay, they are often a good source of plants.Many home improvement stores have a houseplant section. I myself have picked up some great healthy houseplants at the same place I pick up some lumber and lightbulbs!
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Anonymous on
July 4, 2017Q.German Ivy
I live in Southern Alberta & I planted a German Ivy in a huge Planter outside with a mixture of Plants (it's Beautiful) I put a small garden trellis in it for it to climb the whole nine yards. Lol My question come time before frost can I dig it up & bring it in as a house do I use the same dirt or do I get new dirt / cut back its roots ? Put it in hanging basket ? Or should I just forget about the whole idea lol
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Downtoearthdigs on
July 5, 2017A.Certainly you can repot the Ivy into a container to bring indoors for the winter.
Choose a pot with a good drainage hole and use a commercial potting soil.Make sure the container is not too large. The roots should fit nicely with a few inches extra around for growth. A container that is too large can lead to root rot.
You may also want to treat the plant with Neem Oil, to make sure your don't bring any pests indoors with you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
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Marants on
July 16, 2017
Chicago, ILQ.Reddish-brown spots on my backyard ivy
What is causing these reddish-brown spots and withering leaves? What can I do to stop this infestation? I love my backyard ivy that grows up a trellis, but the last couple of years these brown spots have begun to appear and keep growing across the leaf until it withers and dies. Someone told me to spray with a soap/water mist. Do you know of anything I can do to combat this and save my ivy?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 18, 2017A.It's difficult to say if this is a bacterial or fungal issue.
Remove the leaves and discard.
You can use a fungicide treatment.
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