Florida Ivy (Hedera helix 'Ritterkreuz')

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Scientific synonyms: Hedera helix 'Florida'

Plant Type: climbing or ground-creeping evergreen woody vine

Plant Family: Ivy family (Araliaceae)

Native Region(s): Europe, Africa and Asia

Landscape Use: groundcovers, vines, climbers, container "spiller", topiaries

Height: 6 inches

Spread: 10 feet

Hardiness Zones: 5a-9b

Hardy Down To: -10° F

Light: sun to shade. Prefers indirect light.

Water: Water when the top layer of soil is dry.

Soil: Rich, loose, well-draining soil. Potting Mix Recipe: 1 part peat moss or coco coir, 1 part perlite and/or vermiculite. 1 part topsoil. An all-purpose store-bought potting mix will do fine as well. Ideal pH level: mildly acidic to mildly alkaline (6.1-7.8)

Fertilize: once or twice a year or more. Follow fertilizer instructions.

Seasons of Interest: winter (evergreen). In colder temperatures, the foliage will turn red.

Toxicity: All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested. Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction.

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🌱 𝗥𝗶𝗰𝗵, 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲, 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹-𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗼𝗶𝗹. Potting Mix Recipe: 1 part peat moss or coco coir, 1 part perlite and/or vermiculite. 1 part topsoil. An all-purpose store-bought potting mix will do fine.

🌤️ 𝗦𝘂𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗱𝗲. Prefers indirect light.

🌡️️ 𝗧𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲, 𝗺𝗼𝗶𝘀𝘁. Minimum -10° F.

💧 𝗔𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀. Water when the top layer of soil is dry.

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