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Gold Child English Ivy (Hedera helix), 4-Inch Pot

$14.95
$14.95
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Gold Child English Ivy (Hedera helix), 4-Inch Pot

Gold Child English Ivy (Hedera helix), 4-Inch Pot

$14.95
$14.95

Gold Child English ivy (Hedera helix ‘Gold Child’) pairs small lobed green leaves with creamy gold margins. Let the vines soften the edge of a shelf or guide them up a support; variegation and vine length vary from plant to plant.

Points of interest and size

  • One live Gold Child ivy in a 4-inch nursery grow pot.
  • A young plant when shipped. Its vines can grow several feet long indoors over time with suitable care; trim to maintain your preferred shape and length.

Care guide

  • Light: Bright indirect light maintains stronger variegation. Avoid scorching afternoon sun; very low light may dull the gold margins.
  • Water: Water when the upper inch of soil feels dry, then drain thoroughly. Avoid both prolonged sogginess and letting the entire root ball dry out.
  • Soil: Use an airy, well-draining houseplant mix in a pot with drainage holes.
  • Humidity and temperature: Ivy appreciates moderate humidity and cooler indoor conditions. Keep away from hot dry vents; check leaf undersides for spider mites if the air is very dry.
  • Feeding: During spring and summer growth, feed about monthly with a balanced houseplant fertilizer diluted according to its label; reduce or pause in winter.
  • Pruning: Trim vines just above a leaf node to promote fuller branching and remove damaged leaves with clean shears.
  • Repotting: When roots crowd the pot, move up one size in fresh draining mix, maintaining the original planting depth.
  • Propagation: Root stem cuttings with nodes in water or lightly moist soil under bright indirect light.

Pet safety

Keep English ivy away from cats, dogs, and children: its leaves and berries can be harmful if eaten.

What you receive and optional planter

One live Gold Child ivy in its 4-inch nursery grow pot. The white Basel 4.7-inch decorative planter is sold separately. Measure the nursery pot’s outside width before ordering to confirm fit. Basel has no drainage hole: remove the nursery pot for watering, let it drain completely, then return it. Decorative furnishings are not included.

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