Hedera

Pahedera helix

 

Crawls on tall trees and rocks and shady spots. The plant is evergreen, creeping. The leaves are alternately liked and are two types, whole-end, elliptical or reverse-ovate on the stem that the inflorescence bears. On the vegetative stem, the leaves are cut, 3- or 5-divided. They are dark green, and in some varieties and colorful.

Adults plants bloom in late summer. In autumn, fruits of violet-black color are formed, and ripen the following year. The flowers are collected in an inflorescence-awning and have no decorative value. For the purposes of flowering, many variation forms with white, yellow spots on the leaves have been created. The variety is in the size and shape of the leaves and their ;position on the twigs. The largest are variety tricolor. The main way for propagation of ivy is by stem cuttings. The process of rooting is easy, since air roots are formed on the stem, which in the soil become true. The cuttings should be 8-10 cm long. The rooting process occurs at any time, as long as there is enough moisture and a temperature of 18-20 degrees. Rooting is done directly in the vessels in which the adult plants will be grown. In one pot are planted several cuttings to form a thick tuft. Rooting can also be done by dense planting in perlite or in water. No matter which of the methods you choose, high air humidity is supported around the cuttings by dew. For planting, a rich nutrient substrate is used . After the interception of the plants, they are entered into their pensing. The event is mandatory in order to receive well-formed plants. During the summer season, the plants are watered and dewed frequently. Liquid fertilizers are also given once a week. Fertilization can also be done by spraying weak solutions through the leaves. Leaf nutment is especially suitable during the cooler months of the year. Plants develop well in the shade or in a patterned shade. In winter , they withstand low temperatures. The variegated forms are more pretentious.

Main enemies are the puffy and thytonous louse. A sure sign of the presence of shield lice is the release of a sticky liquid on the leaves. Subsequently, a black mold developed on it. Insecticides are used . The plant is used for outdoor and indoor landscaping.