How to Grow Ivy Indoors From Cuttings

Mix 1 part peat moss with 3 parts perlite. Fill the pot where you intend to root your new ivy plant with this mixture. Use a sharp knife to cut a small section of ivy that contains a leaf, a bud and a stem, and plant the ivy cutting deep enough to cover the bud, at least 1/2 inch deep.

Water the pot containing the cutting thoroughly. Allow the soil to drain completely before placing the pot in a plastic bag large enough to fully contain the pot without the cutting touching the bag. Seal the bag with a rubber band, and place it in a well-lit room where it is easy to check frequently.

Check the cutting for root development by gently pulling on it two weeks after the planting. If the plant does not come out of the growing medium, it has rooted. Continue checking the ivy cutting if it did not root in the first two weeks until the cutting successfully roots. Take the plant out of the plastic bag, and discard any leaf-bud sections that appear to be decaying or dead.

Place the rooted plant in a north- or east-facing window or where it will receive at least 10 hours of natural, incandescent or florescent light. Fertilize the ivy six to eight times each year with a liquid fertilizer designed for indoor plants. Water the plant thoroughly, and allow it to drain. Wait to water again until the top of the soil feels dry.