- Ivy in the open ground
- Some ivy varieties turn red in the sun
- The older form tolerates sun better
- Protect ivy in the room from too much sun
Ivy is not very demanding when it comes to its need for light. The climbing plant grows in the shade and prefers partially shaded locations. Ivy also likes direct sunlight, but only for a short time. This is especially true for the midday sun, which can lead to sunburn on the leaves.
Ivy can also tolerate a few hours of sunshine a day
Ivy in the open ground
Ivy can be grown almost anywhere outdoors. So it can also be combined well with roses that need a lot of sun.
In general, ivy gets along better with locations where it is bright but not too sunny, especially at the beginning. East and north locations are good places, for example as a privacy screen or greening of facades.
Ivy also grows excellently as a ground cover under trees and shrubs. Here he only gets a few hours of sun a day. When caring for them in a tub on the balcony, look for a semi-shady place if possible.
Some ivy varieties turn red in the sun
There are a few varieties of ivy whose leaves turn red in the sun. This is a normal process that is triggered by the pigments contained in the leaves. The leaves lying in the shade remain green.
Incidentally, the leaves also turn red when the temperatures drop in autumn.
Examples of red-colored ivy varieties are:
- Steinweiler
- cobby
- nut hole
- Artropurpurea
The older form tolerates sun better
While young plants do not tolerate too much sun, the mature form of the ivy does not mind the sun anymore. The plant then no longer climbs, but only grows upwards.
Protect ivy in the room from too much sun
In the room, the sun can actually damage the ivy. The plant would like to get enough light here as well, otherwise the shoots will become too long and thin - withering, as the gardener calls this process.
Direct sunlight at midday, on the other hand, should be avoided at all costs. If the plant is in the flower window, shade it with a curtain or place it further into the room.
tips
Variegated ivy species need more light and sun than the well-known common ivy. In order for the colors to be nice and strong, the plant should get at least four hours of sun per day - but not necessarily direct midday sun.