{"product_id":"hedera-helix-mona-lisa-english-ivy","title":"Hedera helix 'Mona Lisa' - English Ivy","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe humble Hedera helix will look very familiar- many varieties of ivy grow outdoors across the UK and beyond on walls, fences and anywhere they can take root. But have you ever thought of growing this classic foliage plant indoors? We've found a whole new perspective on how beautiful its leaves really are growing along our shelves! This variety has layers of gorgeous leaves maturing from pale spring green to deep emerald. And while you might think ivy can survive anywhere, it can present a challenge indoors- so remember, it thrives outside in cooler, shady spots, and gets plenty of rain. Why not take advantage of this and make that cold porch or less-heated space green?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eHedera helix (twisting ivy)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eComon Ivy, English Ivy, European Ivy, Ivy, Atlantic Ivy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eNative to most of Europe and Western Asia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBright, indirect light is best- avoid sunny spots as this will burn your ivy. It can tolerate some shade indoors but ensure it's not too dark!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWater once the top two inches of soil has dried out; ivy is not drought-tolerant but also does not like to sit in soggy soil. Make sure to water less frequently in a shady spot.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eLikes high humidity, but make sure the air around it circulates too. Misting or introducing a humidity tray will help, but if you're misting make sure not to leave the leaves damp for too long, especially in shadier spots.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eUse a well-draining but moisture-retentive mix; one designed for ferns would work well for ivy's similar needs! Repot every three years in spring; adding grit will help keep those in shadier locations draining well.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFeed every four waters in the growing season, and reduce to every six in autumn and winter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eCan stand temperatures from -5 to 30°C. Just make sure it's not too hot in summer, and not too close to a radiator in winter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eNo, this plant is toxic to pets and small humans.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFor care tips, think about where ivy grows outside and mimic those conditions; make sure you have somewhere for it to grow along or hang down from as it grows longer!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"19cm","offer_id":57977660768637,"sku":"1744954164771","price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/files\/hedera-helix-mona-lisa-english-ivy-sprouts-of-bristol-sprouts-of-bristol-3465907.jpg?v=1774993848","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.co.uk\/es\/products\/hedera-helix-mona-lisa-english-ivy","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}