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Leggy Growth in Ivy
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Common Ivy is a vigorous evergreen climber or ground cover with distinctive lobed leaves
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Ivy care requirements
These care conditions are most relevant to leggy growth in Ivy. Check each one as a potential cause.
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Light
Full shade to full sun. Very adaptable.
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Fertiliser
Balanced feed in spring.
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Symptoms to look for in Ivy
- fiber_manual_recordLong, weak, stretched stems
- fiber_manual_recordLarge gaps between leaves
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Common causes in Ivy
- fiber_manual_recordInsufficient light
- fiber_manual_recordLack of pruning
- fiber_manual_recordSeasonal low light
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How to diagnose leggy growth in Ivy
Plants lean towards light source or grow tall and thin in low light conditions.
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How to treat leggy growth in Ivy
Move to brighter location. Prune to encourage bushy growth. Supplement with grow light.
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Preventing leggy growth in Ivy
Provide adequate light. Regular pinching back of growing tips.