Wax Ivy #225 by Passionate Gem

WAX IVY - variegated in 4" nursery pot.

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☀️ Indoor Ivy grows best in medium to bright light away from direct light as it can cause scorching of the leaves. Regularly turn the pot to ensure that the ivy receives light on all sides for uniform growth. 

🌡️ Grows best In warmer than average room temperatures between 60-75°F but no lower than 55°F or higher than 75F. Avoid sudden temperature drops and cold drafts.  Most homes sit around 30 to 50%, you can provide additional humidity from a humidifier, daily misting or placing in a bathroom or kitchen.

💧 Ivy plants light to be planted in a well-draining soil and like to remain evenly moist. If the top 2" of soil is dry, give it a drink. If leaf edges are turning brown, it is a sign of over watering. If leaves crisp up or fall off, its a sign of under watering.

🪴Do not repot right away. Let the plant stay in its nursery pot for at least a few months to get used to Its new home. Most plants go dormant in the winter so do not repot them then because they could go into shock. It's best to repot every 1-2 years during the growing months of spring and summer. This plant grows best in a light, peat-based potting soil. It is beneficial to blend in some perlite to Improve drainage. They can become slightly root-bound before repotting.

💊They do not need to be fertilized often. Once a month or so during the growing season. Feed during the spring and summer months with a fertilizer that has a NP (nitrogen-phosphorous-potassium) ratio of approximately 10-10-10. For the amount to use, follow product label Instructions and then dilute by half. Too much fertilizer may result in brown tips.

🐜 All plants from Passionate Gem are treated monthly with a natural spray consisting of hydrogen peroxide, natural soap and neem oil diluted with water--but that doesn't mean once they go to a new home it can't catch a critter infestation from surrounding plants or soil. (Even flowers can be a carrier of pests!)  Preventative maintenance Is key! Check your plants often, clean leaves by giving the occasional shower or wiping with a clean damp cloth. Use clean pots and fresh quality soil when transplanting. A spray, like mentioned above, is a really great preventative measure as well.