The method of potted ivy in family

Ivy is a perennial evergreen vine of Araliaceae and Ivy, whose leaves are ovate or broadly ovate. Because its branches and leaves are green and bright, and there are many varieties of flowers and leaves, the stem is soft and drooping, which can be used as a potted plant or hanging or standing, decorating the room. Ivy is more hardy, so it's okay to spend the winter indoors.

Ivy is not strict with the soil, and the general soil can grow. But for potted plants, potted soil can be made from pastoral soil, about 1/4 plant ash, and a small amount of base fertilizer. The selection of plant ash can not only keep the basin soil loose and breathable, but also have more potash fertilizer to meet the growth of ivy. Ivy can apply liquid fertilizer once every two weeks or chemical fertilizer once a month in the growing season. For varieties of flowers and leaves, the proportion of nitrogen fertilizer should not be too high, so as to prevent flowers and leaves from turning green.

Green-leaf ivy can grow in strong light and shade, while flower-leaf ivy can not be exposed to the sun for a long time in summer and autumn. When the branches and leaves of ivy sprout in large numbers in spring, the green leaves of both flowers and leaves should be placed in the sun and receive enough light, so that the branches and leaves will be luxuriant and sturdy. Potted plants for pillars should be often trimmed and heart-picked.

Ivy should be most careful in the plum rain and summer heat. The ivy placed outdoors during the rainy season should be poured out as soon as there is stagnant water in the basin, so as not to stain and rot the roots for a long time. In the summer high temperature season, it is best to choose early morning or evening watering, so as to avoid the big difference between soil temperature and water temperature, causing root system injury, and finally leading to plant wilting and death.

Ivy is mainly propagated by cutting, cutting semi-woody twigs in spring and autumn, about ten centimeters long, potted with cultured soil directly, and can take root after a period of time.

Ivy in high temperature or poor ventilation conditions there are mites or aphids, generally can be washed with soapy water or spray 40% omethoate 1000 to 1500 times the liquid.