What are some types of Ivy?
In this brief article, we will answer the question, “What are some types of Ivy?” and some characteristics of these Ivy as well as how to grow them.
What are some types of Ivy?
Some types of Ivy are North African Ivy, English Ivy, and Persian Ivy. North African Ivy has a leathery appearance with dark green leaves. It has hard stems with a slight reddish tinge on them.
This kind of ivy grows well in wet soil. They are also able to tolerate sunlight for a longer time. It can also grow quickly. You can grow them in hanging containers or baskets to make your garden or home appear pretty.
The only problem with this ivy is that it requires sunlight. This means that this ivy would not grow well in areas receiving less sunlight.
English ivy is another kind of ivy that you can try growing. It is available in a juvenile form and a mature adult form.
In the juvenile form, this Ivy has small lobes which have bright green leaves. In adult form, the leaves are dark green in color and contain beautiful flowers and stems. In its mature form, this ivy can contain yellow-orange flowers too.
Similar to the North African Ivy, English Ivy grows well in hanging baskets or pots. If you do not have a beautiful wall or fence, you can try growing English Ivy to hide them.
Persian Ivy has beautiful leaves that can be shaped in the form of a heart. This plant does not require much water to grow and can survive droughts. They are also able to survive extreme heat though they can grow well when exposed to less heat.
The only issue with the Persian Ivy is that it grows very fast and it can choke other plants in proximity if not checked. It is necessary to trim this plant thoroughly.
What are some other kinds of Ivy?
- Algerian Ivy can grow up to 10 feet and the leaves might appear similar to Persian Ivy. The leaves can be around 4-5 inches in length. You can grow them around walls or hedges too.
The Algerian Ivy does not require much water to grow. Apart from this, it can withstand heat but grows well in partial shades.
- Irish Ivy can have some similarities with English Ivy. As a result, it can be easier to get confused between the two.
Irish Ivy is not popularly grown as it is considered to be invasive. It can block the growth of other plants. However, the Irish Ivy does not require much maintenance and it is perfect to be grown in your garden especially if there are not many plants around you.
- Japanese Ivy is popular in East Asian countries. It usually grows closer to trees, rocks, or woodlands. Japanese Ivy appears quite pretty as it has purple-colored stems and beautiful foliage.
There are small yellowish-green flowers that can grow on this plant. These yellowish-green flowers can become berries.
- Russian Ivy as its name suggests is found in Russia. It can be found in certain areas of Armenia and Iran as well.
Russian Ivy requires proper support to grow, unlike other Ivies. As a result, you can plant them close to a stick so that they can grow on it. Russian Ivy has green-colored leaves which can appear in the shape of hearts.
- Needlepoint is a variant of English Ivy. It looks beautiful and you can find them growing in baskets or stone walls in some areas. They can go up to 3 feet.
- German Ivy can be found close to Californian coasts. They can be found rarely in wetlands and forests too. German Ivy requires moist soil to grow. So if you grow them on dry land with less water, they can quickly die.
- Bullock’s heart Ivy can be an Ivy that produces different kinds of flowers. This can aid in brightening up your garden. Apart from this, they do not require a lot of maintenance.
- Swedish Ivy can grow in partial shade and does not require much sunlight to grow. Its vines can grow up to 2-3 feet high. It also requires well-drained soil to grow properly. You can place them in hanging baskets or grow them near your patios.
How can you grow an Ivy?
If you wish to grow Ivy, you can take a cutting out from an existing Ivy plant. Place the Ivy in a jar of water and wait for them to grow. Once the roots of the Ivy develop, you can place them in a potted plant.
Conclusion
In this brief article, we have answered the question, “What are some types of Ivy?” and some characteristics of these Ivy as well as how to grow them.
