{"product_id":"ivy-gold-child-hedera-helix-easy-houseplants-4-pot","title":"Gold Child English Ivy (Hedera helix), 4-Inch Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eGold Child English ivy (\u003cem\u003eHedera helix\u003c\/em\u003e ‘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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePoints of interest and size\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne live Gold Child ivy in a \u003cstrong\u003e4-inch nursery grow pot\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light maintains stronger variegation. Avoid scorching afternoon sun; very low light may dull the gold margins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water when the upper inch of soil feels dry, then drain thoroughly. Avoid both prolonged sogginess and letting the entire root ball dry out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use an airy, well-draining houseplant mix in a pot with drainage holes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity and temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e During spring and summer growth, feed about monthly with a balanced houseplant fertilizer diluted according to its label; reduce or pause in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim vines just above a leaf node to promote fuller branching and remove damaged leaves with clean shears.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepotting:\u003c\/strong\u003e When roots crowd the pot, move up one size in fresh draining mix, maintaining the original planting depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Root stem cuttings with nodes in water or lightly moist soil under bright indirect light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePet safety\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeep English ivy away from cats, dogs, and children:\u003c\/strong\u003e its leaves and berries can be harmful if eaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat you receive and optional planter\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne live Gold Child ivy in its 4-inch nursery grow pot. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/basel-4-7-inch-planter-white\"\u003ewhite Basel 4.7-inch decorative planter\u003c\/a\u003e is \u003cstrong\u003esold separately\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CTS Air Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51856034005223,"sku":"PX-NCP7-MCZ9","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/3120\/8167\/files\/image_691b0153-537f-40c1-a682-c8565f41d837.png?v=1790536053","url":"https:\/\/ctsairplants.com\/products\/ivy-gold-child-hedera-helix-easy-houseplants-4-pot","provider":"CTS Air Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}