It is not for nothing that ivy is one of the most popular indoor plants. They can be used in many different ways in rooms and ensure a healthy indoor climate. In addition, they are easy to care for and robust. Efeututes do not tolerate cool temperatures and are therefore only grown as houseplants.

The ivy hates direct midday sun

Versatile

  • traffic light plant
  • tub planting
  • Wall and window greening
  • climbing plant
  • aquarium planting

You can grow ivy hanging or as a climbing plant. However, the plant needs your help to climb, because the tendrils have to be tied by hand.

The Efeutute cuts a fine figure not only in the living room on the windowsill, but also in the middle of the room, in offices and reception rooms.

Better room climate through ivy

According to a NASA study, ivy is one of the ten most important indoor plants that ensure a better indoor climate. They increase the humidity in the room.

Above all, the large, heart-shaped leaves remove many pollutants from the air. That's why ivy sticks are very popular in the vicinity of pollutant-emitting devices such as printers.

Easy-care and robust houseplant

Efeututes get by with little light. In shady locations, however, the colors do not come into their own.

Efeutute does not need much care. You must

  • water regularly
  • fertilize occasionally
  • repot
  • possibly cut

The roots should never dry out completely, but they also do not tolerate waterlogging. In winter, the ivy should be sprayed with water so that the humidity remains high enough.

Efeututes do not tolerate cool temperatures

As a child of the tropics, the ivy is used to high temperatures. The temperature in the room should never fall below 15 degrees. That is why ivy is only suitable as a houseplant in our latitudes.

The ivy is poisonous

All parts of the plant are poisonous. If larger amounts are consumed, severe symptoms of intoxication can occur. Dripping leaves are especially dangerous for children and pets.

The sap that escapes when you cut it is also poisonous and can cause inflammatory skin reactions if you come into contact with it.

tips

Efeututes do not flower indoors. The climbing plants, which are available in many varieties, are very decorative because of the pretty patterned leaves. The leaves are mostly green with white or yellow inclusions.

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Indoor plants