Ivy cultivation methods and precautions

Ivy is a very auspicious plant, which symbolizes longevity and eternal youth. In Europe and America, ivy represents marriage, and in Christianity, ivy is a symbol of eternal life. Ivy can purify indoor air, absorb harmful gases such as benzene and formaldehyde, and is very good for human health. So what are the methods and precautions for growing ivy? Let's discuss it together.

How to grow ivy

The temperature should be suitable

Ivy prefers a warm environment, and the growth temperature is 20℃ to 25℃. It is afraid of heat and cannot tolerate cold. In summer, it is necessary to ventilate and cool down. In winter, the indoor temperature should be above 10℃ and not lower than 5℃.

The amount of light should be appropriate

Ivy likes light and tolerates shade, so it is best to cultivate it in a bright place indoors. But avoid direct sunlight, otherwise it will easily cause sunburn.

Watering should be moderate

Water ivy when it is dry and when it is wet. Don't let the soil in the pot be too wet, which will easily cause root rot and leaf fall. In winter, just keep the soil in the pot slightly moist, and focus on preventing frost.

Fertilization should be reasonable

During the growing season, ivy needs to be fertilized with thin cake fertilizer water once every 2 to 3 weeks. No fertilizer is required in summer and winter. When fertilizing, avoid using nitrogen fertilizer. The ratio of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium should be 1:1:1. In the peak growing season, spray 0.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution on the leaves 1 to 2 times.

Things to note when growing ivy

Pest and disease control methods

Anthracnose is prone to occur when the autumn rains continue, which harms the leaves, causing the leaves to lose their green color and the plants to grow weak. In terms of prevention and control, pay attention to frequent ventilation and light transmission, and do not water the leaves when watering. After the disease occurs, spray 500-800 times of 50% carbendazim wettable powder, spray once every 7 days, and spray 3-4 times in a row.