Indoor ivy: reproduction, cultivation and care at home

Rejuvenation and reproduction of indoor vines

Many indoor vines, as they grow older, shed the lower leaves, as a result of which a bare whip with a dozen leaves at the end remains. This happens especially often in herbaceous vines after winter. In this case, the plant needs rejuvenation: the apical stalk with leaves is cut and rooted. The old plant is cut almost to half: this way it will branch more strongly. Sections must be treated with a weak solution of potassium permanganate.

A top cut from an old plant can be placed in water to take root. But many indoor vines (the same Ivy) have aerial roots, and therefore the cutting can be immediately dug into the ground.

For quick rooting, the cut of the cuttings is treated with Kornevin, or with folk remedies - aloe juice or Kalanchoe juice.

In addition to the vegetative method, vines are propagated by seeds. For example, I sowed Passiflora and got a very good result in the form of strong shoots. But I do not recommend propagating other types of vines in this way.

In addition to seed propagation and rooting of the apical cuttings, some vines can be planted using a propagation method such as dividing a bush.

Is it worth growing it at home

Of course, indoor ivy should be grown at home, since it has many useful properties:

• Hedera has an anti-inflammatory effect, therefore it helps with various inflammatory infections.
• The fruits are used to relieve blood pressure and improve well-being.
• You can make infusions from the leaves, which help treat cough, joint pain.
• Infusions from the roots help with burns, the presence of boils and scabies.
• Hedera is one of the ingredients in a decoction for bladder stone problems.
• In addition, the loach purifies the air from harmful chemical constituents (benzene, xylene).

Types of garden ivy

In nature, there are about one and a half dozen of its varieties, the most famous of which are:

• Colchis ivy (Hedera coichica). The plant has large matte dark green leaves, the width of which reaches 17 cm, and the length is up to 20 cm. The leaves have different shapes and are distinguished by a specific smell with a nutmeg tint, which appears when rubbed. Flowering occurs in the autumn. Flowers that are not of decorative value are collected in a brush on peduncles up to 3 cm long, the length of the flower petals reaches 4.5 mm, and the width is 2.5 mm. Fruit ripening occurs in the spring of next year. The most popular forms of Colchis ivy are jagged, purple and tree ivy. The plant can grow up to 30 meters and is found on the Black Sea coast of the Caucasus;

Common ivy (Hedera helix). This plant grows to a height of one meter. It has leathery, shiny leaves with many decorative variations of various colors and shapes - winter form with large light ones, palmate with large five-lobed leaves, Baltic frost-resistant with small ones, bordered with a yellow border, and others. It blooms in the same way as Colchis ivy. Found in the lowlands and foothills of Southern Europe, Southeast Asia and Russia. It is considered one of the most frost-resistant species;

Pastukhov's ivy (Hedera pastuchowii). The plant can grow up to 10 meters long. It has thin leathery bright green leaves up to 10 cm long and up to 6 cm wide. Their shape is very diverse - from lanceolate to rounded-heart-shaped, with wavy-angular or whole edges. Found on the territory of Azerbaijan, Georgia, Dagestan.

Indoor ivy is one of the most common indoor plants and is often planted with fuchsia or pelargonium.Canadian ivy is especially popular due to its variegated leaves.

As for other varieties, Thorndale and Modern Times are characterized by active growth, which allows them to be used in vertical plantings. Cultivars Sally, Deltoidea and Tripod exist both in curling form and form dense bushes. This feature allows them to be used both in vertical gardening and in a pot. They grow rapidly and form lush hedges up to two meters high.

Compact species like Dealbata, Henriette, Jubilee and Very Merry are great for covering alpine slides. A wide palette of their shapes and shades will adorn any rock garden and allow you to create your own unique style in it.

Growing at home

This evergreen can and should be grown at home to some extent. The name of the species itself indicates the place of its planting. But some residents of European countries prefer to plant ivy not in the house itself, but around it. Indoor ivy has a number of beneficial properties that have a beneficial effect on human health.

To care for ivy at home, you must follow certain rules. Care consists of several important steps:

1. Choice of location. The location should be neither too sunny nor too shady. A middle ground is needed. Although indoor ivy is shade-loving, it still needs the sun to thrive and grow. At the same time, indoor ivy care should be protected from direct sunlight.
2. Priming. You should also take care of the soil for the plant. In this case, it is preferable to choose a light, but at the same time nutritious soil. A similar primer can be purchased at a specialized store. If desired, self-production of nutritious soil is allowed. The process of making soil includes mixing in equal portions of sand, humus, peat and leafy earth. Before placing the resulting mixture in a pot, put expanded clay on the bottom of the pot.
3. Air humidity. Air is also worth taking care of. Indoor ivy is in dire need of humid air, so the plant should be sprayed with water as often as possible in summer, when the weather is hot outside. In winter, spraying may be necessary if the indoor plant is in a very warm room.

Temperature and watering

Temperature. Observing the humidity of the air, it is worth monitoring the temperature. The most acceptable temperature for indoor ivy is no more than 24 degrees. It is at this temperature that the plant is able to actively grow. This temperature applies to summer time. It will be useful during this period to take out indoor ivy to fresh, street air. In winter, the temperature should not drop below 13 degrees.

Watering. Indoor ivy, like other plants, needs constant watering. The abundance and frequency of watering shrubs depends on what time of year it is outside the window. In summer, when the weather is hot outside, it is recommended to water the bushes abundantly and as often as possible. In winter, things are a little different. During cold weather, ivy begins a kind of rest period, therefore at this time it is advisable to reduce the abundance and frequency of watering

It is important to maintain a balance while watering the plant. The ground should not remain dry, but at the same time be damp

Top dressing and pruning

Top dressing and pruning. Indoor ivy needs to be fed regularly. Mineral or organic fertilizers can be used as top dressing. It is recommended to feed ivy bushes at least once every two weeks.

In addition to feeding, it is important to prune. Both outdoor and indoor plants need timely pruning.

Pruning ivy back to its original shape and rejuvenation. The procedure is performed before the onset of the growing season. By pruning you can mean:

• pinching young stems;
• pruning old branches - in the case of indoor plants, the branch should be cut off from the root no more than half a meter;
• removal of damaged or diseased shoots.

Timely pruning is vital for indoor ivy.

Description

The hoya flower is an evergreen liana that can grow up to 6 meters in length. The color of the leaves ranges from brownish green to dark purple. The leaves are leathery to the touch, but a characteristic feature of the hoya is a small waxy coating on the green plates. Young shoots tend not only to grow to a huge size, but also lignify over time.

The flowers of the plant are collected in one large inflorescence, which often consists of 50 elements, each of which is 1 to 2 centimeters in diameter. The buds are white or brown in color, velvety to the touch. During flowering, hoya releases a huge amount of nectar, so the culture is referred to as honey plants. If you decide to start growing this vine, then be prepared for the fact that every year there will be a sweet aroma in the house.

Some growers may think that since the flower is popularly called wax ivy, then it is poisonous. This is a deep misconception. In fact, hoya is absolutely harmless, and some psychics even claim that the plant is able to reduce the aggression of those people who live in the same room with it. Although it should be noted that some allergy sufferers may experience headache attacks during the flowering period of the culture, it emits a very pungent smell.

Growing and caring for ivy at home

Taking care of indoor ivy is not difficult.

Even an inexperienced florist can grow an indoor ivy flower, subject to simple care rules that do not take much time.

Requirement for soil and pot

For an exotic flower, a small pot with large drainage holes is selected. The plant prefers soil that is loose and fertile with a neutral or slightly acidic reaction. The optimal composition of the substrate includes leaf, sod, humus soil, peat and sand in equal proportions.

Microclimate, correct lighting

A climbing plant from a subtropical climate, it loves moderate heat and moisture.

• During the active growing season, a comfortable temperature regime is 22 - 24 ° C. In winter, the temperature can drop, but not below the maximum permissible value of 13 ° C.
• To create conditions close to natural, the flower should be sprayed with standing water throughout the year and bathed under a warm shower.
• Ivy, or hedera, refers to shade-tolerant plants and can grow even in the back of the room. However, the more scattered light the plant receives, the more spectacular it will look. Therefore, when choosing a place with which to decide even before purchasing a flower that does not like movement, preference should be given to well-lit areas.

How to properly water indoor ivy

The climbing flower with decorative foliage is an ideal plant for people who are often absent from home. Ivy can withstand soil drought, but you shouldn't take advantage of this plant quality too often. The optimal irrigation regime involves maintaining constantly moist soil in the summer without stagnation of moisture in the root system. In winter, watering is reduced: before the next portion of water, the earthen lump should dry out slightly.

Top dressing and fertilizers

In the spring-summer period, which is the intensive growing season of the potted crop, ivy is fed every two weeks. For top dressing, special liquid fertilizers are used for decorative deciduous plants.

Ivy transplant

You can transplant a plant according to the same rule as other indoor flowers: young specimens - every spring, adults - with an interval of 2 years.But you should know that an indicator of the need for the procedure is the appearance of ivy roots in the drainage holes.

The transplant is carried out as follows:

1. A new pot is chosen 2 cm wider than the old one.
2. Expanded clay or gravel is placed at the bottom of the tank to create a drainage layer.
3. A flower with an earthen ball waddles onto the drainage.
4. A new substrate is poured into the pot so that there is a small gap for irrigation water between the wall and the earthen clod.
5. The flower is watered, sprayed and returned to its permanent place.

Choosing a location and the right lighting

1. Hedera needs a semi-shaded area. Sometimes a pot with a flower is placed even in the middle of the room, far from the windowsills.
2. Despite the love of shading, ivy needs sunlight to grow in the house. Variegated species require more sun so that the foliage does not lose its attractiveness along with the bright color.
3. If the heder is grown as an ampelous plant, then a wall that is well lit by the sun is chosen. The flower is difficult to tolerate the frequent change of location, it is advisable to immediately select a permanent place for it.

How indoor ivy or heder reproduces

Hedera ampelous

Important! Young foliage of a plant can get burned from direct sunlight. Hedere is uncomfortable near heating devices

Description of garden ivy (Hedera)

This type is the most common due to its increased resistance to cold and unpretentiousness. Ivy can be grown as a houseplant, but it looks great in the garden too.

Decoration inside the house with ivy shoots

Garden ivy - evergreen and frost-resistant

In Russia, common winter-hardy ivy is popular. The first two years have seen slow growth. The plant is used as a ground cover crop and for landscaping vertical structures.

For your information! Ivy prefers partial shade without wind.

Characteristics of garden evergreen ivy

Climbing vine shoots can reach 30 m. It is firmly attached to a vertical wall or tree due to sucker roots.

In total, there are 15 species of ivy and over 1000 varieties. The leaves can vary in color, size and shape, depending on the variety.

The variegated species are given some decorative effect by the white edging of the leaves, dark or light blotches compared to the main background. The leaves are dense to the touch with a smooth surface. October and September are considered the flowering period of the plant. Light green umbrella-shaped inflorescences.

Important! The fruits of the flower are poisonous, they look like black peas with a blue tint.

Ivy types for the garden

How to propagate ivy

Reproduction of an ivy plant is a simple process. It does not require special skills, large material and time costs. Those who are interested in the question of how to propagate indoor ivy should know that there are two main methods - cuttings and rooting of cuttings.

Ivy in the interior

How to grow ivy from a cutting

The most demanded and frequently used method is propagation of ivy, or heders, by cuttings. It is very easy to obtain high-quality planting material for this. Ivy plants grow quite quickly and cutting off shoots for cuttings does not cause any particular inconvenience to the flower.

Cuttings can be harvested in spring and continued throughout the summer season. During this period, young cuttings have time to gain strength, because it is recommended to use only new annual shoots for cutting. Lignified branches are not suitable for this propagation method.

Important! If you cut the cuttings in the fall, the plant will most likely not be able to survive the winter. During this period, ivy prepares for rest, stores nutrients, stops forming new stems

Propagation by cuttings

The length of the cuttings should be about 15 cm. On each of them you need to make an oblique cut and leave at least 3 leaves at the top.In addition to the leaf plates, there should be at least one fully formed node on the cuttings.

Before planting cut shoots in the ground, you must hold them in a special solution that stimulates their growth and rapid rooting.

Landing rules

How to grow ivy from a scion? First of all, you need to choose a suitable container for planting a flower and create the necessary conditions in the room where it will subsequently be kept. Another important point to consider before planting is the preparation of the substrate. You can purchase a finished product in stores or make a soil mixture yourself by mixing humus, soddy loose earth and river sand.

How to plant ivy in a pot:

1. Pour in the substrate: slightly more than half of the pot.
2. Deepen the cuttings into the ground by a third.
3. Moisten the earth.
4. Place the container in a well-lit and comfortable place for keeping.

Important! Do not use acidic soil for planting. To lower the acidity, you need to add a little ash or lime to the substrate.

The plant is propagated by layering not as often as by cuttings

How to propagate ivy by layering

This method is not as popular as the previous one, but it is also quite simple. The procedure is carried out in spring or early summer. Ivy propagation using layering occurs according to the following algorithm:

1. Choose a healthy, but young shoot from indoor ivy.
2. If the shoot is not very long, it can be fixed in the ground in the same pot where the mother bush itself grows. Otherwise, prepare a separate container with the substrate.
3. Place containers nearby and dig the shoot into the ground, leaving the top of the stem 10-15 centimeters above the ground. The branch can be fixed with a staple or wire.
4. Water and loosen the soil in the container regularly.
5. After rooting, cut off the cut from the mother bush.
6. If necessary, transplant to another pot.

Note! This method is not suitable for propagation of wax ivy. Ivy seeds are difficult to purchase in stores and even on the Internet, since propagating a plant in this way is a very laborious and vain process.

Seedlings practically do not sprout and take root after transplantation

Ivy seeds are difficult to purchase in stores and even on the Internet, since propagating a plant in this way is a very laborious and vain process. Seedlings practically do not sprout and take root after transplantation.

Such similar and different vines

Almost all lianas are inhabitants of humid, warm tropics. They grow very quickly (in any case, most of them), easily propagate by cuttings and quickly take root. Perhaps that is why flower growers love them so much. For example, a climbing cypress liana, or Kvamoklit pinnate, can grow by 2.5 m during the growing season.

Despite the similarity in general characteristics, vines are still very different. They can be flexible or have a herbaceous stem, or they can become lignified as they mature. In addition, they differ in the possibilities of vegetative growth: they can be annual and perennial, evergreen and, conversely, deciduous.

Indoor vines are mostly evergreen and perennial. And this is understandable: who wants to look at a long, bare stem all winter? It is the herbaceous vines that are grown at home, and flexible or ligneous ones can be planted on the personal plot.

And vines are also divided into classes depending on the method that the plant uses to attach to the surface during growth. If the vine is attached to the support with roots, then it is a kornelazyvaya vine, if with lateral branches or tendril shoots, then it is curly or tendril-bearing. And with suction cups, the leaning vines cling to the support.

Most often, amateur flower growers breed curly vines. Their shoots can be twisted around the support, forming a beautiful spiral-shaped plant.

Among the indoor vines, there are many beloved flowering plants: Clerodendron, Ivy, Bougainvillea, Passionflower, Monstera, Philodendron, Hoya and many others. For example, I was very surprised when I found out that even among the cacti there are vines.

Growing ivy from cuttings

Cutting is a fairly simple way to get planting material. Many species of ivy grow so quickly that the plant will not even notice the loss of a few shoots.

Video: ivy propagation by cuttings

Procurement terms

Harvesting should be done in late spring or throughout the summer. It should be remembered that only a lignified shoot is used as a cutting. It is better not to touch young watery green shoots, since they take root very slowly, and under unfavorable conditions (sudden cold snap or high humidity) they begin to rot.

Indoor ivy is one of the most common indoor plants, and Canary ivy and garden ivy are also popular.

In the fall, it is better not to carry out cuttings, since the plant is preparing for wintering, accordingly, it does not build up additional shoots, but stores nutrients in the aboveground and underground parts. If you cut a few branches, then the small bush may have problems, which will prevent it from surviving the winter.

How to prepare and root cuttings

For reproduction, annual shoots are used, on which there are small adventitious roots, or rudiments are visible. Next, you should measure 10-14 cm, and then make an oblique cut. The cutting should have healthy leaves and at least one formed knot.

Video: rooting ivy cuttings using perlite

Further, all the lower leaves (near the cut) are removed, after which the lower part of the shoot is dipped into a growth stimulator of the root system. After that, the cutting is planted in a mixture of sand and earth in a 1: 1 ratio.

Important! We deepen the planting material only by a third. Leaves should not be in the ground, otherwise they will rot

If the weather is fine outside, then the ivy pots / boxes can be taken outside. Otherwise, it is better to leave the containers with cuttings in a greenhouse or well-lit room.

After 1.5 months, you can safely plant the plant in a permanent place.

Landing rules

When choosing a permanent place for a young plant, it should be borne in mind that ivy loves shade or partial shade, as well as sufficiently nutritious soil.

Video: how to plant ivy

If the good soils are already occupied, then add a small amount of humus or compost when planting. After that, it will be enough to maintain humidity.

Be sure to pay attention to the acidity of the substrate. Ivy will die if planted in acidic soils.

The reaction should be neutral or alkaline.

Find out why the acidity of the soil is important for plants, how to determine the acidity of the soil on the site, how to deoxidize the soil, and also how to increase the fertility of the soil.

The best place for ivy is a damp area under the crown of a large tree, which is adjacent to the fence. In such a place, ivy will not only grow well, but will also decorate the hedge.

In large open areas, the plant will be useless, and you will have to take care of it as a demanding crop, since in the absence of shade, moisture will evaporate from the substrate much faster.

Reproduction

Indoor ivy can be propagated in several ways. Any of them gives a good result, since this vine is quite tenacious and takes root at any opportunity.

1. Cuttings. The most efficient and easiest way. When pruning, a lot of planting material is formed, any twig more than 10 cm long is suitable.For the planned planting, it is better to take shoots 10-20 cm long. They need to be placed in water at room temperature (+ 20 ... + 22 ⁰С) and wait until they take root. To speed up, you can add a growth stimulant to the water.When the first roots appear on the branches, they can be moved into the pot.
2. Layers. A good way for all creepers. It is necessary to choose a long shoot, cut it slightly in the middle, and cover the place of the cut with earth. It is advisable to fix the shoot itself in the place of the incision with a bracket, otherwise it will move all the time. Once the branch has taken root, you can separate it from the parent plant.
3. Indoor ivy is also propagated by dropping. To do this, you need to choose a long and young shoot, on which there are at least 7-8 leaves, and press it down so that it goes deeper into the substrate. The leaves should remain outside. After 2-3 weeks, roots will appear at the junction of each leaf with a lash. The shoot can be divided into parts and each instance can be transplanted into a separate container.
4. Reproduction by seeds. The method is practically not used for two reasons: firstly, ivy is easy to propagate in other ways, and secondly, it blooms extremely rarely, so the seeds need to be specially bought. But if you want to get experience in germinating heders from seeds, then this is easy to do: the seeds need to be wrapped in a damp cloth for two days, and then buried in the ground. For reliability, you can add a couple of drops of growth stimulant.

Possible problems and solutions

When growing a crop, many growers face different problems. In such a situation, it is worth taking action immediately.

Leaves fall

Deficiency of moisture and increased dryness of indoor air leads to dryness and leaf fall. Also, the cause of problems is the active reproduction of spider mites.

Leaves turn yellow

The yellowing of the foliage is caused by excess moisture. Excessive fertilization also leads to problems.

Few leaves

Lack of lighting is the cause of this problem. Also, a decrease in the number and size of leaves is considered a consequence of the increased air temperature.

Pale foliage

The change in the color of the leaves is associated with a lack of illumination. In this case, it is enough to move the culture to another location.

The tips of the leaves dry up

Violation of the rules of care and the wrong temperature regime leads to dry leaves. For this, the culture is moved to a cool place.

Ivy myths and reality

People believe that all living things, including plants, can give or take energy. Ivy is believed to be an energy vampire. Some are convinced that it takes energy, others - gives vitality. You can use the point of view of psychoanalysts. They assume that the plant, along with toxic secretions from furniture, tobacco smoke, absorbs aggressive bursts of energy. That is why it is advised to grow ivy in a room where hyperactive children live. The plant will cleanse the apartment from the unkind energy of the uninvited guest.

Ignoring the signs, is it possible to keep indoor ivy at home? They say that the plant "muzhegon" squeezes men out of the apartment. And how many families fall apart without ivy? The ancient Romans believed that ivy would assist a girl in a successful marriage.

The reality is that the indoor ivy flower is unpretentious, purifies the air, and is not even afraid of drafts. In addition, ivy is a good natural healer and a poisonous plant.

Ivy (wilitsa)

Ivy is a genus of plants that belongs to the Araliev family. The genus has 16 species, which are divided into many varieties.

Ivy, regardless of species or variety, have a creeping stem, and all are dwarf shrubs. Their shoots are divided into two types: flowering and non-flowering. On flowering shoots, leaf plates are painted in a light green or light green color, have an ovoid or oblong shape. On non-flowering leaves are dark and angular-lobed.

The fruit is a small berry that is black or yellowish in color.

The plant is found in regions with a humid climate.

Did you know? Ivy absorbs compounds hazardous to humans from the air, such as formaldehyde and benzene.Thanks to this, the plant can be planted not only for decoration, but also to improve the composition of the air.

The plant can multiply by seeds, but this method is not used in horticulture, and the seeds are used exclusively for animal feed. This is because the seeds, as is the case with many other crops, do not retain the qualities of the mother plant. For decorative purposes, the plant is propagated in only two ways: by layering and cuttings.

Care rules

In order for ivy to develop normally, it is recommended that it provide complete and high-quality care.

Temperature and illumination

This is a shade-tolerant culture that can be placed in partial shade. However, in a place that is too dark, ivy will not thrive. It is best to place the plant pot in a well-lit area.

Ivy is able to adapt to any temperature regime. However, the plant hardly perceives dry and hot air. In the warm season, it is worth providing the plant with a temperature of + 22-25 degrees. In the summer, culture is carried outside. In winter, the temperature should be + 12-14 degrees. It is difficult to provide such conditions at home. Therefore, the plant should be systematically sprayed. If the culture is in a warm room, the pot should be placed in a tray with wet expanded clay.

Ambient humidity

Ivy is considered a moisture-loving plant. Therefore, in conditions of increased dry air, it is recommended to constantly spray it. Periodically it is recommended to arrange a culture of souls.

Watering mode

The plant needs sufficient moisture. In summer, the soil is constantly moistened, in winter, the amount of watering is reduced. To do this, use soft water at room temperature.

Pruning

If there are bare shoots on the plant, they are completely cut off. In this case, it is recommended to leave 2 kidneys. After pruning, new shoots are formed in this area - several pieces in one cut area.

Top dressing

It is recommended to systematically feed ivy with complex fertilizers. To do this, it is worth purchasing a mineral composition for decorative deciduous crops. Fertilizing is worth twice a week. This is done from spring to autumn. In this case, it is worth observing a sense of proportion. Excess fertilization will lead to the loss of the decorative properties of the flower.

Bloom

The culture blooms in the fall. It is characterized by small yellow flowers. Moreover, when growing crops at home, they do not appear.

Care

At first glance, caring for the chedera is not difficult, but non-compliance with the conditions of detention leads to the death of the plant, especially for novice flower growers.

Watering

Liana loves moisture, as the usual growing conditions for heders of the tropics and subtropics. The soil in the pot should always be moist, but the soil should not be allowed to acidify due to stagnant water.

When it gets colder, watering is reduced, and in winter it is reduced to a minimum. It is also impossible to allow the soil to dry out.

If the hedera hibernates at normal room temperature, watered in the same way.

Ivy loves moisture, when it gets cold, watering is reduced, and in winter it is reduced to a minimum.

Lighting and temperature

Ivy are considered shade-tolerant plants, but they feel more comfortable in good lighting. It is especially needed by pinnate varieties.

Direct sunlight should be avoided as it causes burns on the leaves.

Lianas are more comfortable in cool rooms: in summer at + 18 ° С, in winter months at + 12 ° С. In the summer season, vines are taken out to loggias, balconies and terraces.

They are not afraid of sudden changes in temperature and drafts. Dry air and high temperatures lead to damage to the scabbard.

Ivy likes good lighting, direct sunlight should be avoided

Humidity level

Liana is demanding on the level of humidity. In the heat, it must be regularly sprayed or wiped with a damp cloth on the foliage.

It is not recommended to use special products for glossing the leaves.

Transfer

When the pot becomes small, the plant is replanted.Signs that it's time to replant ivy:

• lack of growth;
• wilting of leaves;
• roots are peeking out of the drainage hole of the pot.

Young plants are transplanted annually, adult ivy - once every 2 or 3 years. It is preferable to replant in March-April.

The new container is taken 3 cm more than the previous one. Drainage must be placed on the bottom of the pot.

Ivy transplant:

Soil and fertilizing

The composition of the soil for ivy does not really matter. A soil mixture is suitable for decorative deciduous indoor plants or compiled independently from turf, humus, leafy soil, peat and sand.

The plant is responsive to root and foliar feeding. You can use fertilizers for ornamental foliage plants.

In the warm season, fertilize every two weeks, in winter - no more than once a month. An excess of fertilizer leads to yellowing of the leaves.

Pruning

Pruning gives the cheder a splendor and decorative effect. It is carried out in the spring, when the vines begin to grow intensively. The cut off apical shoots are used for reproduction.

Pruning and propagating headers: