Climbing plants: getting to know Hedera Helix

Hedera Helix

There is nothing like climbing plants, it is true that having one requires certain maintenance tasks but it is worth the effort if we consider the beauty they give, especially when it comes to covering high walls.

Among the latests Moravia's compositions climbing plants, is the Hedera Helix, a plant native to Europe with simple leaves but an intense green that can be an interesting option to give life and color to the walls.

The magnifying glass on the plant

La Hedera Helix is ​​a semi woody plant and that presents a certain texture, with simple bright green leaves and long, creeping branches. There are different varieties that vary in appearance and color, being able to present details in white or yellow.

Hedera Helix

This vine is also known as Ivy, Hedra or Aradeira and one of the most interesting aspects is that it is an evergreen climber so it will cover the walls with a green mantle throughout the year, that is why it is widely used by landscapers.

Hedera Helix care

But that is not its only virtue because it is also a highly resistant vine that is easy to care for. To achieve a good development, it is important to do a moderate irrigation and only when there is a lot of drought as it is a very resistant plant to lack of water. A good way to keep the soil moist is to cover it with dry grass or rice straw.

Moreover, adapts to both sunny and semi-shady places as well as somewhat poor soils. In this case, it is best to help the plant with a natural compost such as manure and mineral fertilizers twice a year.

Hedera Helix


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  1.   Mauricio said

    Hi, I'm Mauricio from Colombia and I would like to know how I can obtain the seed of this plant. Thanks