How to Propagate Ivy from Cuttings
Ivy (Hedera spp.) makes an awesome houseplant. Its trailing vines are an attractive addition to any indoor space and it’s a pretty easy plant to grow.
Instead of paintings, my mother liked to decorate the walls of our living room with ivy. This living art brought nature to our home and brightened our indoor space – a welcome sight during our long Canadian winters.
This climbing plant is also extremely versatile – you can train it into a topiary or allow its trailing vines to cascade over furniture. It does well in low to medium humidity, cool temperatures, and bright indirect light.
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In our guide to growing English ivy (Hedera helix), we discuss how to cultivate these plants in your home.
In this article, we’ll talk about propagation.
Propagating ivy from cuttings is an easy method to produce more plants. There are two ways you can do this – by rooting in medium or in water.
Here’s what we’ll cover:
Getting StartedBefore you take your cuttings and get started on this project, you’ll need to gather your supplies.
You’ll need:
Once your cuttings have taken root, you’ll also need potting soil and a container to transplant your new plants into.
Rooting in MediaRooting in media is the preferred method of propagating cuttings since it is more likely to succeed than rooting in water.
Start by preparing your propagation container and rooting medium. Choose a pot or propagation tray that will fit the desired
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