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How to Grow Ivy in Water With Miracle-Gro
How to Grow Ivy in Water With Miracle-Gro. There are many different kinds of houseplants that grow well in just water -- spider plants, ivy and bamboo to name just a few. The advantage of growing a plant in water is that you don’t have to worry about keeping it on a regular watering schedule. This is good news for those who are away from home...
There are many different kinds of houseplants that grow well in just water -- spider plants, ivy and bamboo to name just a few. The advantage of growing a plant in water is that you don’t have to worry about keeping it on a regular watering schedule. This is good news for those who are away from home for extended periods of time or just don’t have any luck with traditional houseplants which grow in soil.
Things You'll Need
Glass container
Ivy cuttings
Gravel
Miracle-Gro Liquid All Purpose Houseplant Food
Step 1
Select a container for your ivy that will facilitate the growth of the plant and not harmful algae or other chemicals which could hurt your ivy. Pottery, plastic or even ceramic containers can do the latter and should not be used. Dark glass is best, but if you don’t have any, just place your clear glass container inside something else to prevent direct sunlight from hitting it.
Step 2
Remove all leaves from the portion of your ivy which will be submerged. Rinse off the root system and place the roots into the container. Fill with gravel over the roots and add non-chlorinated, lukewarm water.
Step 3
Add Miracle-Gro Liquid All Purpose Houseplant Food to the water according to the directions on the package. Remember that you should not add Miracle-Gro Liquid All Purpose Houseplant Food to ivy cuttings, only to those with a root system already in place.
Step 4
Place the ivy in a place where it will receive indirect light and away from direct sources of indoor heat. Check the container every few days and add water as needed to keep the roots fully submerged.
