![]() ![]() Periodic washing can help prevent many pest problems. If the area infested is limited you can prune out those parts of the plant. For more information on Common Houseplant & Insect Pest, see HGIC 2252 Common Houseplant Insects & Related Pests. Mealybugs, mites, aphids, whiteflies and scales are the most common insect pests of ivies grown as houseplants. Root rot usually results from a soil mix that does not drain quickly or overly frequent watering. Too much or too little water plus insects and mites are the main problems. In the home, plant diseases are very rarely a problem. ![]() Many ivies have leaves edged, splashed or centered with silver, gray-green, white, cream, yellow, chartreuse or gold. Ornamental ivies have an amazing range of different foliage types. Small-leafed, slow-growing types are easier to maintain in a small pot. ![]() While most ivies are virtually unlimited in their spread, you can easily keep them pruned to almost any size that you want when grown as houseplants. ©2015 HGIC, Clemson Extension Height/Spread ‘Needlepoint’ English ivy ( Hedera helix ‘Needlepoint’) grown on a pyramid frame.īarbara H. ![]()
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