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Ivy plant wilting! Please help!

2 months ago

Hi there, i am a beginner ivy plant owner and i’ve kept my ivy in indirect light, proper temperature and misted it every few days when i see that the top layer of soil is dry. however, in the past couple of days it has started wilting, a few of the leaves have turned brown and crunchy, and overall losing its vibrance. i’m not sure what i’m doing wrong, so i really hope someone can help…ty :)

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gardengal48 (PNW Z8/9)

2 months ago

When you water it in the sink as floral suggested, be sure to spray down the foliage as well. English ivy grown indoors as a houseplant is hugely prone to developing a spider mite infestation. In fact, it is almost inevitable. Spraying down or frequently washing the foliage will help to keep the mites in check, as they dislike wet, humid conditions. That is likely the reasoning behind the suggestion to mist - to bump up the humidity - as otherwise, it is not a substitute for a proper watering.

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dbarron
2 months ago
This seems a stupid question, but you didn't mention it. Have you watered it ?
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2 months ago
I havent watered it, only generously misted the soil.
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I would also assume that it is legal in PA, but you can always check with your cooperative extension and see what they say. You mentioned that your slope is southfacing, so I assume that it gets sun. That should make it easier than a shady site to get something to grow. I am probably not the best expert, but what about forsythia bushes? The one I have in my backyard is prolific without being uncontrollable and I think would be deeply rooted enough to help stabilize the slope. Also I would think that they would be fairly inexpensive and common at the big box stores so that you could get a bunch in without breaking the bank. My other thought was some low growing evergreen bushes. I have some on my sunny slope and they are doing quite well. For the shaded portion of my slope I am looking at planting some hydrangeas (once I get the ivy out) and maybe some ferns. Litrope would also be a good choice and is sold at the box stores. I would consider digging it up now while it is not completely established and not out of control. Like a misplaced tree, it will just get to be a bigger proble to solve later if it is left to flourish now. Plus I would expect to find it establishing other places in your yard (far from where it is planted) and becoming a problem in many spots. Last, I know that in my english ivy is where the poison ivy starts. I only have poison ivy where the English Ivy is and that is a bigger problem! Here is a link that might be useful: MD Suggestions for Groundcovers
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floral_uk z.8/9 SW UK
2 months ago
The poor thing is desperately thirsty. Misting the soil is no use. You need to water the soil thoroughly. Since it is so dry it might be best to water it the first time by standing it in water until moisture appears on the top of the soil. Then let it drain. Thereafter water it by putting it in the sink and pouring water into the pot unti it runs out of the hole in the bottom. Then let it drain.
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2 months ago
last modified: 2 months ago
Ok, i will try that. for some reason i read online to mist it but from now on will try properly waterkng it. i appreciate the advice
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2 months ago
Okay, tysm!
ken_adrian Adrian MI cold Z5
2 months ago
when it recovers.. tip the plant out of the pot.. and look at it.. and note that most of the roots are along the sides.. and down in the bottom of the pot ... then slip it back in the pot...

upon contemplation.. you should quickly realize that misting the surface.. was getting no usable water to WHERE THE ROOTS ARE ...

and that was the problem ...

presuming you felt the pot when dry.. now that you watered it.. doesnt the pot feel 2 or 3 times as heavy??? .... that is the weight of the water... let the weight go down half.. then water again.. etc ...

you dont need a gizmo.. or anything else.. to let you know when there is no water weight in your media... and when it gets too bad.. it will wilt and show you that it needs water ...

though i bet you never make this mistake again ... lol

ken

ps: 99% of the time.. misting is useless... if not 100% of the time.. in regards to the water or humidity needs of ANY plant .. in this rare case.. gal suggested such as a proactive thingee for a bug.. soooo.. if you are misting other plants.. its of no use to the plants.. but if it makes you happy... is not a bad thing.. once you understand it isnt necessary ...
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2 months ago
I see, as i previously stated, this was my first ivy plant, and i dont have a lot of plant knowledge, so it was hard to gage how much water it needed at first. however thank you for your advice
rhizo_1 (North AL) zone 7
2 months ago
You”ll get the hang of it! Everyone starts out the same way, making mistakes with their first plant. Hope to see you back here again as your interest grows along with your plant collection.
hc mcdole
2 months ago
I gave up on growing ivies as houseplants for the reason gardengal mentioned - they are spider mite magnets. I just put them outside in either giant pots or let them sit on the ground where they root and scramble. Not as bad as English Ivy, but eventually they need to be weed whacked to get them to play nice in a limited space.

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