Kolibri Hedera Helix – English Ivy
Original price was: ₹849.00.₹349.00Current price is: ₹349.00.
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Kolibri Hedera Helix – English Ivy is a beautiful and popular houseplant known for its stunning variegated leaves. The dark green leaves are splashed and edged with creamy white, giving it a bright and elegant appearance. As a cultivar of English Ivy, it shares many of the same care requirements, but its variegation means it has some specific needs.
Here’s a detailed care guide for Kolibri Hedera helix :
Key Care Requirements:
- Light: This is the most crucial factor for a ‘Kolibri’ to maintain its vibrant variegation.
- Ideal: Bright, indirect light is best. A spot near a north or east-facing window is perfect. A few feet back from a south or west-facing window can also work, as long as it’s not getting harsh, direct sunlight.
- Avoid: Direct sunlight can scorch the delicate variegated leaves and cause them to lose their color. On the other hand, too little light will cause the plant to revert to a solid green, as it needs the light to produce the chlorophyll necessary to survive.
- Watering: ‘Kolibri’ ivy likes to be consistently moist but not waterlogged.
- Rule of Thumb: Water when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.
- Avoid: Overwatering is a common cause of root rot. Ensure the pot has a drainage hole to let excess water escape. The soil should be well-draining.
- Humidity: This ivy appreciates moderate to high humidity, but it is generally tolerant of normal household humidity levels.
- To increase humidity: You can place a pebble tray with water under the pot (making sure the pot isn’t sitting in the water), group it with other plants, or use a room humidifier.
- Note: While some sources may recommend misting, it can sometimes encourage fungal diseases like powdery mildew on the leaves. It’s often better to focus on other methods to increase ambient humidity.
- Soil: A well-draining, high-quality potting mix is essential.
- Recommended Mix: A standard houseplant potting mix with added perlite or vermiculite to improve aeration and drainage.
- Temperature: ‘Kolibri’ ivy prefers cooler temperatures than many other houseplants.
- Ideal Range: Between ().
- Avoid: High temperatures, especially those above (), as they can cause the plant to struggle. Keep it away from heat sources like radiators and vents.
Other Tips:
- Pruning: You can prune your ‘Kolibri’ to maintain its shape and size. Pruning also encourages bushier, more compact growth. Simply trim back leggy or overgrown stems.
- Fertilizing: Feed the plant with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer diluted to half-strength once a month during the growing season (spring and summer). Do not fertilize in fall and winter.
- Pests: Keep an eye out for common pests like spider mites, mealybugs, and aphids, which can be a problem for ivies. Regularly inspecting the leaves (especially the undersides) can help you catch infestations early.
- Toxicity: Like all Hedera helix varieties, ‘Kolibri’ is toxic if ingested. Keep it out of reach of children and pets.
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