How to Grow Tropical Ivy

Most of the common ivies grown as houseplants and in gardens are temperate varieties. Tropical ivy, also known as Algerian or Canary Island ivy (Hedera canariensis) is just as ornamental, with large leaves attached to the woody vine by red petioles. A lovely groundcover in tropical or subtropical gardens, it also grows well in containers, indoors. Keep in mind, when growing tropical ivy outdoors, that it grows rapidly, and can reach 30 feet.

Humidifier or shallow tray and pebbles
Fertilizer

Instructions

- 1
  Water the ground-grown ivy to keep the soil slightly moist. Allow the top 2 inches of the potted ivy's soil to dry before watering. Drench the soil, until the excess water runs from the bottom of the pot. Allow the pot to drain completely before replacing the saucer underneath the pot.
- 2
  Provide the tropical ivy with humidity indoors by placing a humidifier close by. In lieu of that, fill a shallow tray with pebbles, cover them almost completely with water and place the tropical ivy's pot on the dry portion of the pebbles.
- 3
  Place the indoor-grown tropical ivy in an area of the home that receives filtered sunlight from a south- or west-facing window or in direct sun in a north or east window.
- 4
  Apply an all-purpose houseplant fertilizer to the soil once a month during the growing season. Fertilize outdoor tropical ivies with 12-4-8 fertilizer, at the rate listed on the package, in spring and in fall.

How to Induce Flowering in Morning Glories

White Flowering Vines Native to Georgia

Groundcovers & Vines