Devil’s Ivy

Golden Pothos commonly called Devil’s Ivy is known worldwide. Devil’s Ivy is an undemanding climbing plant with green and yellow or white variegated leaves.

20130630Garden (Peggy Chin)This vigorous and easy to care for ivy will tolerate most indoor conditions. It grows well whether in the sun or shade. However, better light will improve the colour of the leaves and encourage healthy growth.

If you would like to use it as a climber, a moss stick would make an ideal support for the aerial roots in a suitable pot. Actually this looks quite elegant. The most popular varieties are the Golden Queen which is more yellow than green and the Marble Queen which is strongly marked with creamy/white variegation. It is very striking and grows at a slower rate than the yellow-leaved variety.

Devil’s Ivy can be grown along a shelf, in a window corner or in a hanging basket. It can also be used as ground cover. Devil’s Ivy will give you pleasure for many years.

When the plant reaches a certain stage of maturity, it produces larger and bolder leaves. It can be grown by cuttings. Fertilize with Miracle Gro All Purpose once every two weeks.

Until next week, Happy Gardening.