Things Needed
Tip
slipstream leaves in tepid H2O to remove household dust . beam the whirligig of the leaves by implement a dab of mayonnaise and wiping with a paper towel .
Warning
Do not apply mayo to the bottom of foliage , as this will clog up the stomate .
Swedish Hedera helix is a misnomer , as this delightful vining works is neither Swedish in root , nor is it a true English ivy . aboriginal to Africa and Australia , Swedish ivy thrives in undimmed light and high humidity but is not excessively sensitive to normal family conditions . As a vining plant , it makes an attractive hang basket with its shiny green leaves with scalloped border . This easy - to - grow plant develop abundant lush green leaf with delicate white blooms , and Swedish ivy produce atmosphere and make for a morsel of nature inside during farsighted wintertime month .
Step 1
establish Swedish ivy in a peat - base potting soil , or mix one part peat moss to two parts all - purpose potting soil . berth pebbles or broken shards of old plant bay window over the drain holes before filling the pot with dirt to better drainage .
Step 2
Place in bright light near a gay window . easterly windows that provide substantial morning light during the summertime month are ideal . Winter month may require moving to a westerly or southern window where the plant have filter out lighter through a sheer mantle . Bright afternoon sun will burn the leaves of Swedish ivy .
Step 3
Water thoroughly when soil is dry to the touch . Allow water to lead through the bottom of the pot to control decent watering . leafage that yellow and drop are an reading of overwatering . Shriveled stems or wilted farewell signal a lack of water .
Step 4
Mist your Swedish ivy daily to maintain right humidity levels . A pebble tray is an sluttish alternative to mist but may not be convenient , or hard-nosed , for hanging plants . blank space plants in areas that are naturally high in humidness , like near the kitchen sump or in the bathroom .
Step 5
Apply pee - soluble fertilizer on a three - week docket during participating growth in spring and summer . Once plant emergence slow up , keep a schedule of half - strength fertilizer once a calendar month .
Step 6
Pinch out new emergence on the terminal end of vines on a regular basis to promote the plant life to send out new growth along the vine . This creates a compact plant with lush leaf .
Step 7
edit back to 4 to 5 inch if the plant becomes leggy or vines die to produce unexampled growth . steady down the cuttings in a jar of water and replant to come out new Swedish common ivy . Cutting the plant life back in give will revive old plant life .
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