Ivy Hedera – Timeless, Tough & Built to Grow

Plant of the Day 28th March 2023

Want to Enjoy the Benefits of Fresh, Clean Air without the Hassle of High-Maintenance Care?

Ivy Hedera, has captured plant lovers’ hearts for centuries thanks to its timeless Beauty, Versatility, and Resilience. Ivy’s ability to cling and grow on walls made it a favorite for decorating castles, churches, and homes throughout Europe. It often symbolized longevity and stability as it covered ancient stone walls. With its lush, trailing vines and distinctive lobed leaves, Ivy adds an instant touch of elegance to both indoor and outdoor spaces. It’s incredibly adaptable, thriving in hanging baskets, climbing trellises, or cascading down shelves and can handle a range of light conditions. Ivy is also valued for its air-purifying properties, helping to reduce indoor pollutants, and its year-round greenery brings life to any setting. Whether used as a decorative accent, a
natural privacy screen, or a classic wall cover, Hedera is loved for being both low-maintenance and high-impact.

Ivy Hederas enduring resilience is more than just timeless beauty. It's what makes Ivy an ideal candidate for propagation. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a curious beginner, Hedera’s hardy nature means it responds well to a variety of propagation techniques. Its ability to root easily and thrive in new environments allows plant lovers to multiply their Ivy collection with ease, making it both rewarding and sustainable to grow.

Plant Specifications

Botanical Name

Hedera Helix

Common Name

Ivy Hedera / English Ivy

Plant Type

Evergreen, Climber

Online nursery
Height: 60cm
Foliage Length: 20-45cm
Succulent plants
Foliage Colour: Variations of Green and Green/White.
Flower Colour: White

Care Guide

Light; Bright, indirect light is ideal. Tolerates some shade but may lose variegation.

Watering; Water weekly; allow the top 2–3 cm of soil to dry between waterings.

Soil; Well-draining, peat-based potting mix or general-purpose indoor mix.

Humidity; Average household humidity is fine; appreciates occasional misting.

Temperature; Prefers 18–27°C (65–80°F); keep away from cold drafts and frost.

Fertilizer; Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer.

Pruning; Trim brown tips and remove old leaves; cut off spiderettes if overgrown.

Repotting; Every 1–2 years or when roots become crowded or outgrow the pot.

Propagation; Easy via plantlets (spiderettes); root in water or soil.

Pests; Watch for spider mites, aphids, or mealybugs—treat with insecticidal soap.

🌿 Benefits of Chlorophytum (Spider Plant)

  • Low Maintenance: Ideal for beginners—this plant is extremely forgiving and thrives with minimal care.
  • Fast Growing: Produces baby offshoots that are easy to propagate and share.
  • Pet-Friendly: Non-toxic to cats and dogs, making it a safe choice for pet-loving households.
  • Air-Purifying Power: And perhaps most impressively, the Spider Plant has been scientifically recognized for its ability to improve indoor air quality.

🌿 How Chlorophytum Purifies the Air

Chlorophytum comosum (Spider Plant) cleans the air by absorbing harmful airborne chemicals through tiny pores on its leaves known as stomata. These natural openings allow gas exchange, and they serve as entry points for volatile organic compounds (VOCs) commonly found in indoor environments.

🧪 Backed by NASA's Clean Air Study (1989), spider plants were shown to remove up to 90% of indoor air pollutants like formaldehyde within 24 hours.


🚩 Pollutants Absorbed by Spider Plants:



Formaldehyde – Commonly released from furniture, plywood, insulation, and cleaning agents.

Xylene – Found in paints, varnishes, and solvents.

Carbon Monoxide – Often present due to gas stoves, heaters, or poor ventilation.

Toluene & Benzene – Released from glues, paints, cigarette smoke, and detergents.


🧬 What Happens After Absorption?

Once these pollutants are absorbed:

- Plant enzymes inside the leaf tissues help metabolize or neutralize toxins.

- Some compounds are stored safely in plant tissues or transformed into non-toxic organic molecules.

- Pollutants move down to the root zone, where soil microbes further break them down—a process known as rhizodegradation.

Freshen up your Home with Chlorophytum Today!

Whether Hung in a Basket, Perched on a Shelf, or Set on a Plant Stand, the Chlorophytum brings more than Beauty. Resilient, Pet-Safe and Air-Purifying. Pick one up Today for the Beauty and Ease of Care - Keep it for the Clean Air.

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