ivy 'Midas Touch'

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Small evergreen climber about 1m tall, with reddish stems, with triangular to heart-shaped leaves boldly splashed with golden-yellow on a bright green background; makes a good houseplant

ivy 'Midas Touch'

Scientific classification

Species
ivy 'Midas Touch' (Hedera helix 'Midas Touch')
Genus
Hedera
Family
Araliaceae
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Toxicity
Climber Wall Shrub
Plant type
0.5-1 metres
Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Spread
Evergreen
Foliage
Climbing
Habit
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest
Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Distribution of ivy 'Midas Touch'

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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 ivy 'Midas Touch'

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ivy 'Midas Touch' care guide

Water moderately, allow slight drying between waterings
Watering
Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Watering

Water moderately, allow slight drying between waterings

Fertilizing

Light balanced feed in spring and summer

Pruning

Routine pruning is unnecessary; shorten overlong shoots to fit the available space. Trim as needed at any time.

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer

Growing

Tolerant of a range of soils and conditions but grows best in fertile, humus-rich well-drained alkaline soil in a sheltered spot. Ideal houseplant, in patio containers, or over a low wall. See hedera (ivy) cultivation

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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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