Skip to main content

PLANT GUIDE

houseplant

Variegated English Ivy

Hedera helix 'Variegata'

Add To My Wish List

 
Variegated English Ivy (Hedera helix 'Variegata') at Vermeer's Garden Centre

Variegated English Ivy foliage

Variegated English Ivy foliage

(Photo courtesy of NetPS Plant Finder)

Height:  8 inches

Spread:  10 feet

Sunlight:  full sun  partial shade  full shade 

Other Names:  English Ivy

Description:

A tough broadleaf evergreen vine with very colorful variegated leaves for that special touch of flair; a great addition to indoor containers; vigorous and adaptable

Features & Attributes

Variegated English Ivy's attractive glossy lobed leaves remain green in colour with showy creamy white variegation throughout the year on a plant with a spreading habit of growth.

This is a multi-stemmed evergreen houseplant with a spreading, ground-hugging habit of growth. This plant can be pruned at any time to keep it looking its best.

Planting & Growing

When grown indoors, Variegated English Ivy can be expected to grow to be about 8 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 10 feet. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 30 years. This houseplant performs well in both bright or indirect sunlight and strong artificial light, and can therefore be situated in almost any well-lit room or location. It prefers to grow in average to moist soil. The surface of the soil shouldn't be allowed to dry out completely, and so you should expect to water this plant once and possibly even twice each week. Be aware that your particular watering schedule may vary depending on its location in the room, the pot size, plant size and other conditions; if in doubt, ask one of our experts in the store for advice. It is not particular as to soil pH, but grows best in rich soil. Contact the store for specific recommendations on pre-mixed potting soil for this plant. Be warned that parts of this plant are known to be toxic to humans and animals, so special care should be exercised if growing it around children and pets.

There are many factors that will affect the ultimate height, spread and overall performance of a plant when grown indoors; among them, the size of the pot it's growing in, the amount of light it receives, watering frequency, the pruning regimen and repotting schedule. Use the information described here as a guideline only; individual performance can and will vary. Please contact the store to speak with one of our experts if you are interested in further details concerning recommendations on pot size, watering, pruning, repotting, etc.

-- THIS IS A HOUSEPLANT AND IS NOT MEANT TO SURVIVE THE WINTER OUTDOORS IN OUR CLIMATE --

 
 
Hardiness Zone Plant Height Minimum Sunlight
Characteristics
Accent  Screening  Groundcover  Container 
Applications
Foliage Color  Winter Value 
Ornamental Features

This tool is an online resource representing many of the varieties that we carry over the course of the season, and is intended for informational purposes only. Inventory varies seasonally, so we cannot guarantee that every plant will be in stock at all times - please contact the store directly for current availability.