- How many types of ivy are there?
- Ivy does not bloom in the room
- Presentation of different varieties of ivy
- Leaf coloring only with sufficient light
The ivy (Epipremnum) is an arum plant that is native to tropical regions. It is only grown as a houseplant in this country. It does not tolerate low temperatures. There are several species worldwide that differ in leaf color and growth habit.
The Epipremnum aureum "Marbel Queen" has a particularly pretty coloring
How many types of ivy are there?
So far, 15 species are known worldwide. In the room mostly varieties are grown that have green leaves with white patterns. However, there are a number of varieties that are patterned in different colors.
Species with green leaves with white inclusions are mainly offered in the trade. Species such as Epipremnum mirabile are also available in specialized nurseries.
Other names for ivy are tonga plant and gold tendril.
Ivy does not bloom in the room
Ivy will not bloom under room conditions. Even outdoors, the climbing plant rarely bears flowers. It is multiplied indoors by cuttings because it does not form offshoots.
Since the flowering of the ivy is irrelevant, the climbing plant is only grown for the leaves.
The foliage of ivy is yellow-green or dark green, depending on the species, with stripes or spots of different colors.
Presentation of different varieties of ivy
- Epipremnum aureum 'Golden Queen' - golden yellow leaves
- Epipremnum aureum 'Marbel Queen' - creamy white leaves with green stripes
- Epipremnum aureum 'Wilcoxii' - green leaves with yellow markings
- Epipremnum variegata - depending on the variety with striped leaves and white, yellow or light green pattern
Leaf coloring only with sufficient light
The ivy only gets its conspicuously variegated leaves when it is sufficiently bright. In shady places, the leaves remain green without the conspicuous pattern.
If the leaves of the ivy are very pale, the plant is too sunny. Find a spot where she gets more indirect light.
If the leaves turn yellow at the edges, you have probably fertilized too much. Be careful when fertilizing and use less fertilizer than recommended on the package.
tips
Efeutute need a lot of heat and a sufficiently high humidity. Temperatures should never drop below 15 degrees. Humidity needs to be increased, especially in winter, by spraying the leaves with water and placing bowls of water.