Ivy is not wrongly considered a somewhat bitchy houseplant. It quickly happens that the leaves dry up and fall off or the stems rot. It's usually not worth saving ivy; it's only a shame if the plant dies if it's particularly beautiful, multi-colored varieties. Here's how you can try to save ivy.
How can you save ivy that has dried up or become too wet?
To save dried ivy, dip the pot in a bucket of water, cut back the plant, and remove wilted leaves. If the ivy has become too wet, check the roots for rot and if they are still solid, repot the ivy in fresh garden soil.
Saving dry ivy
Most ivy plants are literally “watered to death”. That's why it's not so common for ivy to actually dry out. However, if the soil is truly completely dry, there is little hope of saving the ivy.
Place the pot in a bucket of water and wait until the soil is soaked. Drain the water and move the ivy to its usual place.
Prune the plant well and remove any wilted leaves. You can see whether you have managed to save the ivy when new leaves appear.
What to do if the ivy has become too wet?
Ivy does not tolerate waterlogging. The soil must be moist, but never too wet. If you water the ivy too often, the leaves will turn brown and dry out. Sometimes the stems feel mushy.
Take the ivy out of the pot and see if the roots are already starting to rot. In this case you can no longer save the ivy.
If the roots are still firm, pot the ivy into a new pot and fill it with fresh garden soil.
A good location in the room prevents
Ivy should not be watered too much or too little. He likes a place where it is bright but not too sunny. Maintain high humidity, especially in winter, to prevent spider mites from appearing.
Tip
Ivy is certainly one of the cheapest plants available in every hardware store. If the rescue attempt fails, you can get new plants for little money. You can also try getting some cuttings from friends and growing them.
