Hedera helix

Hedera helix L. · Araliaceae

Toxic to pets

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Care

• LightMedium / part shade – Bright indirect
• WaterLet the top inch dry
• HumidityAverage household
• Temperature10°C – 21°C
• DifficultyModerate
• SoilStandard potting mix
• FertilizingMonthly, growing season

Size & habit

• Mature height (indoor) 20–60 cm
• In the wild 15–30 m
• Habit ViningTrailingClimbing
• Growth rateFast

Pet toxicity

• Catstoxic
• Dogstoxic
• Horsestoxic
• Source ASPCA, matched at species level
• Clinical signsVomiting, abdominal pain, hypersalivation, diarrhea. Foliage is more toxic than berries

Common problems

Spider mitesScaleAphids

Propagation

Stem cuttingWater propagation

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