Ivy as a houseplant needs to be repotted regularly. This is the only way to ensure that the roots have enough space to spread. In addition, the substrate degrades over time. When is it time to repot the ivy and what needs to be considered?
Young ivy should be repotted once a year
When is it time to repot ivy?
At the latest when the first root tips are sticking out of the bottom of the pot, it is time to repot the ivy. You should treat young ivy plants to a new pot every year.
Older plants must also be planted regularly in fresh soil and, if necessary, in a larger planter. Repotting is required at least every two years. But it is even better to replant the ivy every year.
The best time to repot
The best time for repotting is spring. Then the ivy ends its dormant phase and sprout again.
Sometimes it may be necessary to repot ivy later, for example to save it from dying. The plant then needs a longer time to recover.
The right pot
If the old pot has become too small, choose a planter that is about two to three centimeters larger in diameter.
If you grow the ivy as a climbing plant, the pot should be a little larger and deeper so that the climbing aid has space in it. When kept as a traffic light plant, the planter may be smaller.
The pot must have sufficiently large drainage holes so that excess water can drain away. To avoid waterlogging, you should do without coasters.
How to repot ivy
- Clean new planter
- fill with fresh soil
- plant one to three ivy plants
- attach climbing aids if necessary
- Gently press down on the soil
- Water the ivy well
After repotting, you should not fertilize ivy for several weeks. Otherwise there is a risk of over-fertilization, since the fresh soil contains many nutrients.
tips
The plant substrate plays a subordinate role with ivy. Ivy will do well in almost any soil as long as it is permeable but still able to hold enough water. Mix some granules under the soil so that the substrate stays nice and moist.