If the ivy gets dry leaves, most plant lovers assume that they have to water more. However, other causes can also be responsible for the ivy drying up. Can dried up ivy still be saved?
Drought is not always to blame when the ivy dries up
Causes of dried up ivy
- Not enough water
- too much water
- too low humidity
- root damage
- pest infestation
- frost damage
Ivy constantly needs slightly moist soil, but does not tolerate waterlogging at all. When ivy dries up, you either forgot to water it or you overwatered it.
When waterlogged, the roots stand in the water and rot. As a result, they can no longer absorb nutrients and moisture, causing the leaves to dry out.
Water ivy properly - even in winter
Water ivy whenever the soil surface has dried - in the room as well as in the garden.
It is better not to put ivy in a pot in a saucer or planter, so that excess water can always drain off immediately.
Outside, ivy needs enough moisture even in winter. Water it on frost-free days, especially if the winter is very dry. If there are many dry leaves in spring, this is usually a sign that the plant has not received enough water.
Dried ivy by pests
Some pests, such as scale insects, suck leaf fluid. Therefore, combat pests in good time.
With ivy in the garden, the larvae of the vine weevil and May beetle can be responsible for the ivy drying up. They eat away at the roots so that they can no longer draw water.
Save dried ivy
If ivy has dried up in the pot, you can try placing the pot in a water bath for a while. When the soil is saturated, remove the ivy and let it drain. Cut off dried shoots.
If it gets too wet, you should repot the ivy in fresh soil. Check beforehand whether the roots are still healthy. If the roots are rotten, the plant can no longer be saved.
tips
Indoor ivy suffers from excessively dry heating air in winter. Spray the plant with water more frequently and set out a few water bowls. In general, you should not tend ivy directly next to heaters.