Persian ivy
Also known as: Colchis ivy
A vigorous, self-clinging large evergreen climber with leathery, dark green ovate leaves to 20cm in length. Flowers small, yellow-green, inconspicuous, followed by black berries
Scientific classification
- Species
- Persian ivy (Hedera colchica)
- Genus
- Hedera
- Family
- Araliaceae
- Harmful if eaten, skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]
- Toxicity
- Climber Wall Shrub
- Plant type
- 8-12 metres
- Height
- 4-8 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 Persian ivy
Distribution map
Western Caucasus, Northern Turkey
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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 Persian ivy
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Persian ivy care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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
GrowingGrows best in fertile, humus-rich, alkaline soil but will tolerate acidic soils. Very vigorous
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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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