Basically, it is normal for an ivy plant to occasionally have yellow leaves - as long as there are not too many. If many leaves turn yellow, it is usually due to suboptimal care. How do you prevent the ivy plant from turning yellow and dying?
What causes yellow leaves on the ivy plant?
Yellow leaves on ivy plants often result from overwatering, dried out substrate, tendrils tied too tightly or room air that is too dry. Adjusting care, such as proper watering and increasing humidity, can help.
Causes of yellow leaves of the ivy plant
If an ivy plant has a lot of yellow leaves, the following care errors are usually responsible:
| Cause | Measure |
|---|---|
| Overwatering or drying out of the substrate | Only water when the top layer of soil has dried out. Drain excess water immediately. |
| Trails tied too tightly | Regularly loosen the clamps so as not to disrupt the water supply to the leaves. |
| Room air too dry | Spray regularly with low-lime tap water and place water bowls near the plant. Avoid placing the ivy plant near radiators or direct sunlight. |
Watering correctly
Watering an ivy requires a bit of sensitivity. The earth must never dry out completely, but waterlogging is just as damaging. Only water the ivy plant when the top layer of soil has dried.
Clamps too tight
The tendrils of the ivy are often held with clamps. If they are too tight, they cut off the water supply to the leaves. Loosen the clamps.
Increase humidity
Sometimes too dry room air causes yellow leaves of the ivy. This happens more often in winter when the heating is on.
Spray the ivy regularly with water. If possible, use low-lime tap water to prevent limescale from forming on the leaves. Additionally, you can place a few bowls of water next to the plant. But don't leave the water standing in the saucer.
Do not place ivy plants near radiators. The air dries out too much here. Direct sunlight is also not good. Shade the ivy plant with curtains at lunchtime or place it a little further away from the window.
Tip
Occasionally the leaves of the ivy plant drip. This is almost always because the substrate is too moist. Water less and always pour off excess water straight away.