Saving dried ivy
Most ivy plants are literally "poured dead". Because of this, it is not so common for ivy to really dry out. However, if the earth is really completely dry, there is little hope of saving the ivy.
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Set the pot in a bucket of water and wait for the earth to soak up nicely. Drain the water and move the ivy to its usual place.
Trim the plant well and remove any withered leaves. Whether you have succeeded in saving the ivy can be seen when new leaves can be seen.
What to do if the ivy got too damp
Ivy does not tolerate waterlogging. The earth must be moist, but it must never get too wet. If you have watered the ivy far too often, the leaves will turn brown and dry up. Sometimes the stems feel mushy too.
Take the ivy out of the pot and see if the roots are already starting to rot. In this case, there is no longer any way to save the ivy.
Are the roots still firm? pot The ivy in a new pot, which you fill with fresh garden soil.
A good location in the room prevents
Ivy shouldn't be watered too much or too little. He likes a place that is bright but not too sunny. Make sure there is high humidity, especially in winter, to prevent Spider mites to prevent.
Tips
Ivy is certainly one of them cheapest Plants that are available in every hardware store. If the rescue attempt fails, you can get new plants for little money. Or, you can try to get some cuttings from friends and grow them.