Hedera species/Ivy Species Guide
Not commonly seen as bonsai but old Ivy stumps can be used to great effect.
Ease of Cultivation 9/10 Suitablity and Ease for Bonsai Styling 6/10
Position Outdoor tree only. Ideally partial shade though Ivies will cope with most situations.
Repotting As needed preferably in Spring though Ivies are resilient enough to be repotted at any time. Use standard soil mix.
Pruning Prune back hard repeatedly throughout the growing season to establish a central trunk and to encourage the juvenile lobed leaves.
Propagation In summer root semi-ripe cuttings of juvenile growth to obtain plants with a trailing habit; use adult growth to obtain plants with a more bushy, tree-like habit.
Pests and Diseases Red spider mites, scale insects, aphids and leafspot can be a problem.
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