How well and how quickly does the german ivy plant grow indoors?
Here we present a short list of tough plants for those who have limited time to care for houseplants. These plants require minimal water and can survive in a variety of conditions. Unless otherwise noted, you should check the plants to see if they need water about once a week. Most of the plants in this list can go almost two weeks without water. Please see the section on other recommended houseplants for a more complete list. * Baby Rubber Plant, Peperomia (Peperomia obtusifolia). This plant likes filtered light. Make sure to use potting soil with lots of organic material. An added benefit of the Baby Rubber Plant is that it helps to remove impurities from the air. Water infrequently. Aggie Horticulture has a good website about the Baby Rubber Plant. * Cast iron plant (Aspidistra). This is a great plant for low light levels. It does well in high heat and in cooler temperatures as well. The cast iron plant can go for long periods without watering. Try watering about once every eight to
German Ivies” were once a very common house plant… these days it takes a bit of searching to find one. They can be found in either the sold green or the variegated forms, usually in hanging baskets or small starter plants. Keep your German ivy in a sunny location to keep the plant from stretching (elongating). Trim back any vines that become to long and root in water or vermiculite. You will notice a very sweet smell when you trim your plant. Check for water weekly… root rot can occur if left sitting in water. Feed bi-monthly while the plant is actively growing. Sources: http://www.denverplants.com/foliage/html/GermanIvy.
