Hedera helix 'Sonja' Ø6cm

Hedera helix 'Sonja' is an ornamental cultivar of European ivy, with elegantly lobed leaves and bright creamy tones. The slender stems trail densely over the pot rim or climb a support. It is a fresh, robust, easy-care plant, ideal for shelves and balconies. Care instructions Hedera helix is one of the most forgiving trailing plants you can grow. It prefers cool conditions, forgives irregular watering and grows briskly with minimal care. The only real secret is air humidity: in very dry rooms it can attract spider mites, which you easily prevent with an occasional misting or a humidifier. Light: bright indirect light; the light-toned foliage keeps its colour better in good light, but it also tolerates partial shade. Temperature: prefers cool conditions, between 10 and 20°C; it copes very well with unheated rooms and sheltered balconies. Water: keep the substrate lightly moist, watering when the top centimetre has dried; avoid both prolonged drought and waterlogging. Humidity: moderate to high; mist occasionally to discourage spider mites in dry winter air. Substrate: a well-drained universal mix with a little perlite. Feeding: a balanced, diluted fertiliser once a month in the growing season. Propagation: very easy, from stem cuttings in water or directly in substrate, which root quickly. Specifications Pot diameter: 6 cm