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Persian Ivy (Hedera colchica)

Persian Ivy (Hedera colchica) is a fast-growing evergreen vine known for its large, glossy, dark green leaves. It's widely used as a groundcover or climber, but all parts

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Sunlight

Partial to full shade.

Watering

Moderate, allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile, moist soil

Temperature

Cool to warm, 10-24 °C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor

Fertilizer

Lightly in spring.

Care Requirements

Light

Partial to full shade.

Water

Moderate, allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile, moist soil

Temperature

Cool to warm, 10-24 °C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor

Fertilizer

Lightly in spring.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Vine, Creeper

Plant Category

Foliage, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot, Hanging, Groundcover

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Indoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

10-20 m

Spread

5-10 m

Growth Rate

Fast

Dormancy

Evergreen

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Leaf Type

Simple, lobed, ovate to heart-shaped

Flower Size

0.5-1 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

1500

Weed Status

Yes

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Synonyms
Hedera acuta G.Nicholson
Hedera amurensis Hibberd ex Lawr. & Schulze
Hedera caucasica Carrière
Hedera cordifolia Hibberd
Hedera coriacea Hibberd
Hedera dentata (Hibberd) Carrière
Hedera rhombifolia Rupr. ex Regel
Hedera roegneriana Hibberd
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderApiales
  • familyAraliaceae
  • genusHedera
  • speciesHedera colchica
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

Yes

Rating: 3/5

Toxic for pets

Yes

Rating: 3/5

Edible

No

All parts of the plant, especially the berries, contain saponins which can cause gastrointestinal upset if ingested and skin irritation upon contact.

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