Greenpedia, The Parlor Ivy

A native of South Africa, parlor ivy is also known by the names German ivy and Cape ivy. It is used as a potted plant all over the world and can be found growing in the wild. Because of its rapid growth, it can quickly take over an area, smothering all other plants in its way. Parlor ivy needs to be pruned and trained regularly to avoid this from happening in gardens and in homes.

Description

• The parlor ivy plant looks similar to the English ivy plant in that their leaves are about the same size (2 to 4 inches) and both are multilobed. The parlor ivy, however, has small appendages at the base of the leaf stalk, distinguishing it from other species. Its leaves are a bright green color with a waxy shine to them on top; underneath they are a light green. Parlor ivy does bloom and when it does, it sprouts small yellow flowers that are vivid in color and cluster together. This provides the plant with a startling combination of green and yellow and adds a dynamic to the house or garden that few other plants can match.

        

          Family: Asteraceae
          Genus:  Delairea 

          Species: Odorata 

          Category: Vines and Climbers

          Height: 15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

          Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Sun to Partial Shade, Light Shade

          Danger: Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

          Bloom Color: Bright Yellow

          Bloom Time: Mid Fall - Late Fall/Early Winter

          Foliage: Evergreen

          Other details: Average Water Needs. Water regularly, do not overwater

 Source : www.ehow.com › plants

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