Ivy as a houseplant needs to be repotted regularly. Only then can it be guaranteed that the roots have enough space to spread. In addition, the substrate decomposes over time. When is it time to repot the ivy and what should you pay attention to?
When and how should ivy be repotted?
Repotting ivy should ideally be done in spring, at least every two years or annually for young plants. Choose a suitable pot, clean it, fill it with fresh soil, insert the ivy, gently press the soil down and water the plant well.
When is it time to repot ivy?
When the first root tips poke out of the bottom of the pot, it's time to repot the ivy. You should treat young ivy plants to a new pot every year.
Even older plants must be placed regularly in fresh soil and, if necessary, in a larger planter. Repotting is required at least every two years. It is even better to replant the ivy every year.
The best time to repot
The best time for repotting is spring. Then the ivy ends its rest phase and sprouts again.
Sometimes it may be necessary to repot ivy later, for example to save it from dying. However, the plant then needs a longer time to recover.
The right pot
If the old pot has become too small, choose a planter that is about two to three centimeters larger in diameter.
If you grow the ivy as a climbing plant, the pot should be a little larger and deeper so that the climbing aid has space in it. When kept as an ampelous plant, the planter can be smaller.
The pot must have sufficiently large drainage holes so that excess irrigation water can drain away. To avoid waterlogging, you should avoid using coasters.
How to repot ivy
- Cleaning a new planter
- fill with fresh soil
- insert one to three ivy plants
- Attach trellis if necessary
- Press the soil carefully
- Water the ivy well
After repotting, you should not fertilize ivy for several weeks. Otherwise there is a risk of over-fertilization, as the fresh soil contains many nutrients.
Tip
The plant substrate plays a minor role in ivy. Ivy can cope with almost any soil as long as it is permeable but can still store enough water. Mix some granules (€19.00 on Amazon) into the soil so that the substrate stays nice and moist.