Plant watering guide › Houseplants
How often to water an ivy
Hedera helix
Spring–autumn 5 days
Winter 8 days
In a bright room, water your ivy about every 5 days from spring to autumn and every 8 days in winter. Check that the top of the soil is dry first.
By season and light
| Season | Bright spot | Lower light |
|---|---|---|
| Spring to autumn (Apr–Oct) | every 5 days | every 7 days |
| November and March | every 6 days | every 9 days |
| Winter (Dec–Feb) | every 8 days | every 11 days |
These are the starting intervals Trellis uses when you add an ivy. Growth slows in winter, so the interval is stretched 1.5× in Dec–Feb and 1.25× in November and March, and 1.3× in lower light (seasons are flipped in the Southern Hemisphere). Pot size and room temperature change things, so adjust to how fast the soil dries.
Where to put it
Copes with lower light
Bright shade; copes with low light
Seasonal notes
Winter
- It handles cold well and stays green in winter
Summer
- Keep it out of harsh afternoon sun in summer
Tips for your ivy
- Ivy dislikes drying out — water when the top is dry
- Root cuttings in water to grow more
- Check under the leaves — ivy attracts spider mites
Trellis
Add your ivy and Trellis reminds you on watering day
- Starts at every 5 days. You can change it any time
- Invite family and see who watered what (free)
- Keep growth photos and share them as cards
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