bird's foot ivy
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Pedata' is an evergreen climber grown for its dark green leaves the shape of a bird's foot, being divided into 3 narrow lobes, the lateral ones each with a smaller lobe
Scientific classification
- Species
- bird's foot ivy (Hedera helix 'Pedata')
- Genus
- Hedera
- Family
- Araliaceae
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- Toxicity
- Climber Wall Shrub
- Plant type
- 2.5-4 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Climbing
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of bird's foot ivy
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
Harmful if eaten, skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]
Quick identification of bird's foot ivy
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bird's foot ivy care guide
- Water moderately, allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings.
- Watering
- Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Water moderately, allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings.
Fertilizing
FertilizingApply a balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during the growing season.
Pruning
PruningRoutine pruning is unnecessary; shorten overlong shoots to fit the available space. Trim as needed at any time.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer
Growing
GrowingGrow in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained, preferably alkaline soil in sun or partial shade. Shelter from cold drying winds
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely) and a leaf spot
Pests
May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite, scale insects, vine weevil and aphids
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