Content
- Pull ivy on the balcony
- Balcony box or bucket? Which planter is suitable?
- The right location on the balcony
- Grooming ivy on the balcony
- I prefer to pull ivy on a trellis
- Tips
Ivy thrives well on shady balconies
Pull ivy on the balcony
Ivy grows very well in the garden, but it can also be easily pulled into a pot or flower box. Well suited is the climbing plant to green shady balconies. What to look out for if you want to care for ivy on the balcony.
Balcony box or bucket? Which planter is suitable?
Ivy can get very old. If you want to green your balcony with ivy in the long term, you'd better choose a bucket that offers a bit more depth.
If the ivy is rather small, normal flower pots or window boxes are enough. It is important that the planter has a good drain hole. Waterlogging does not tolerate ivy.
The right location on the balcony
The common ivy prefers shady locations. You can even put the pots directly in the shade. Ivy is therefore ideal for northern balconies that barely get sun.
Ivy is poisonous to dogs and cats. Place the plant so that pets can not reach it.
Grooming ivy on the balcony
Ivy likes it a bit wetter. If you pull it in the bucket, you need to water more often. Always allow the soil to dry superficially before adding new water.
Once a year you should repot ivy so that it gets enough nutrients. It is also recommended to fertilize at two-week intervals during the growing season.
If the ivy becomes too big or too bulky, you can cut it at any time. The plant is very good cut tolerant and is particularly bushy by pruning. Be sure to wear gloves when cutting, as ivy is poisonous.
I prefer to pull ivy on a trellis
Ivy forms long climbing shoots, which rise up with stick roots on house walls. Masonry can be damaged by the roots. Therefore, you should rather pull the ivy on a trellis.
For balcony boxes are hanging varieties that you can plant together with summer flowers. These varieties do not form adherent roots, but hang loose.
Tips
If your balcony is such that the ivy receives direct sunlight for several hours a day, you can plant multicolored species. But make sure that the ivy is not possible in the midday sun.