Ivy Care

Ivy Care

Ivy Care

Ivy are easy to care for houseplants that come in a variety of sizes and variegation patterns. They are often used for topiaries, terrarium projects, and living walls.


Popular varieties include: Algerian, Needlepoint, English, shop all Ivy

Light: 

  • Medium light conditions
  • Variegated or neon varieties need slightly more light 
  • No direct light 

 Water: 

  • Like to stay on the dry side  
  • Let  soil dry at least an inch before watering 

Humidity: 

  • Average household humidity is fine

Soil Type: 

  • Requires fast draining, fertile soil
  • Indoor potting mix with perlite and a dusting of worm castings on top  

Toxicity Level: 

  • Toxic to animals 

Additional Information:

  • Likes to be fertilized monthly during spring and summer
  • Semi drought tolerant
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West-facing light

In the window getting direct sun: Majesty Palm, Philodendron Selloum, Philodendron Xanadu, Euphorbia, Coconut Palm, Cordyline, Yucca, Sago Palm

In bright filtered or indirect light away from direct sun: Philodendron, Palms, Monstera, Alocasia, Ficus, Hoya, Peperomia, Pothos.

South-facing light

In the window getting bright direct sun: Majesty Palm, Euphorbia, Cordyline, Philodendron, Ficus, Alocasia,

In bright filtered or indirect light away from direct sun: Palms, Monstera, Hoya, Peperomia, Pothos, Calathea, Ferns, Snake Plants

East-facing light

In the window getting unobstructed bright direct morning sun: (Some) Philodendron Cordatum, Ficus Midnight, Pothos, Kentia Palm, Peperomia, Calathea, Ferns, Dracaena, Bella Palm, Pothos,

In filtered or indirect light away from the window: Golden Pothos, Jade Pothos, Pothos Silver Splash, Snake Plants, Dracaena Lisa, zz plants

East-facing light is low to moderate light for plants. We highly recommend supplementing with grow lights for any plants you place away from your East-facing window.

North-facing Light

In the window getting unobstructed light: Philodendron Cordatum, Pothos, Peperomia, Calathea, Ferns, Dracaena, Bella Palm, Pothos

Away from the window: Snake Plants, Dracaena Lisa, zz plants

North-facing light is the lowest light possible for plants. In low light plants need less water and can be difficult to care for. We highly recommend supplementing with grow lights for any plants you place away from your North-facing window.