Ivy (Hedera helix)

Cultivation:

• Hedera helix, known as ivy, is an evergreen climber that can be grown on different types of substrates.
• It thrives best in moist, well-drained soil and prefers partial or full shade.
• It can be propagated by cuttings or seedlings.

Maintenance:

• Watering: Ivy requires regular watering, especially during dry periods. It is important to keep the soil moist, but not too wet.
• Fertilization: Fertilizing ivy is not necessary, but you can occasionally apply a balanced fertilizer during the growing season.
• Pruning: Regular pruning helps to maintain the desired shape and prevents excessive spreading of the plant.

Benefits:

• Aesthetic value: Ivy has beautiful, dense green foliage that creates a natural wall or cover for fences, walls and pergolas.
• Privacy and shade: Ivy can provide privacy and create natural shade in the garden or on the patio.
• Air purification: Ivy has the ability to purify the air from some harmful substances.
• Habitat for animals: The plant attracts birds and other animals that may use the ivy as a shelter or food source.

With proper care, ivy (Hedera helix) can be a beautiful and useful addition to your garden, providing aesthetic value, privacy and air purification.