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Friday, August 26, 2022

Houseplant of the week: English ivy

Bring this fast-growing creeper inside and it will filter the air for you

Why will I love it?
English ivy (Hedera helix) is a modest plant that comes free from any hype. It has a bad rap for being an invasive outdoor plant, a destroyer of ecosystems and brickwork. But it makes a great indoor plant, one that’s good for the ego because it thrives with ease and may end up being a plant you have for life.

Light or shade?
Bright indirect sunlight to shade.

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