Plant ivy in the sun

Ivy in the open ground

Ivy can be grown almost anywhere outdoors. So he is also good with Roses combine that need a lot of sun.

In general, ivy gets along better at the beginning in locations where it is bright but not too sunny. Good places are east and north locations, for example as privacy screens or greening facades.

Ivy also grows as a Ground cover excellent under trees and bushes. Here he only receives a few hours of sun a day. With care in the bucket on the balcony look for a partially shaded place if possible.

Some varieties of ivy turn red in the sun

There are a few varieties of ivy whose leaves are in the sun Red to dye. This is a normal process triggered by the dyes contained in the leaves. The leaves in the shade remain green.

The leaves also turn red when the temperatures drop in autumn.

Types of ivy that turn red are for example:

• Steinweiler
• Kobby
• Nut hole
• Artropurpurea

The age form tolerates the sun better

While young plants cannot tolerate too much sun, the age form of the ivy no longer affects the sun. The plant then no longer climbs, but only grows in height.

Protect ivy in the room from too much sun

In the room, the sun can actually harm the ivy. The plant would like to get enough light here as well, otherwise the shoots will be too long and thin - they will go to waste, as the gardener calls this process.

Direct sunlight at noon, on the other hand, should be avoided at all costs. If the plant is in the flower window, shade it with a curtain or move it further into the room.