I really don't know what's wrong with me!
I would like to think that it's the house (and not me) that the plants don't like :)
I'm having trouble with some English Ivy (isn't it supposed to be really easy to grow?) It is getting so dry and I spray it every other day and water it about once a week. It is hung inside right near a window with partial sun.
What could be happening? Do you think a humidifier would help?
Thanks so much in advance!
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Last night I checked the roots to find out what was going on. Then I found that some roots have white weird stuff at the bottom near the soil. Is this the cob web that you were talking about?
Does anyone know how to fix this problem?
Thanks again for all of your help!
for mites? My ivy died because of little mite things. Check for cob webs and look under the leaves for little white things. It could just be that the plant is adjusting though. I would run a search on ivy's and do some research if we aren't of any help to you.
I just checked my HP book entitled How to Grow Healthy House Plants, and here is what may be of help for English Ivy, or "Hedera":
-requires a cool environment (cool to moderate: 40-50 degrees F or 4-12 degrees C at night)
-satisfied with little light. Does well in artificial light.
-water moderately, the soil ball must remain moist. In winter water sparingly. Needs good drainage.
-spray frequently in summer, sponge leaves often
-soil recommended is 1 part peat moss, 1 part perlite and 2 parts standard potting mix. Feed monthly from Feb. to Dec. with mild liquild fertilizer.
(maybe it should not be getting sun in the window?)
Good luck.
Thanks for the comment Dawn.
I should have also mentioned that I have just placed it in a larger pot from the one that it came in from the florist. I have it in one of those self watering pots from home depot that store water in the bottom and water the soil when needed.
Any other ideas?
Thanks again for your help :)
Maybe the size of the plant has outgrown the pot size, and the soil amount contained cannot hold enough moisture to sustain the needs of the plant for longer periods of time.
(just guessing)