Their graceful stems and tendrils make them interesting home decor pieces.
Here are 16 ivy plants that can be grown indoors.
It’s a popular backyard plant that tends to be invasive.
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There are a number of cultivars suitable for growing as houseplants.
Swedish Ivy
Swedish ivy has a very simple care regimen, making it a very popular houseplant.
Its fast growth habit means it needs to be consistently trimmed to be suitable as a houseplant.
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It grows rapidly, but with frequent trimming makes an attractive houseplant.
Himalayan ivy’s leaf tips are more elongated and tend to be a bit curlier than English ivy.
Yellow Ripple Ivy
Yellow Ripple ivy is a compact grower that is easy to maintain.
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The three- to five-pointed leaves of this cultivar have a delicate, lacy look.
Its blue-green leaves have a pretty gold and yellow edging.
The leaves are very glossy with a thick, somewhat leathery texture.
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The outer edges of the leaves sometimes curl downwards, giving the plant a somewhat wilted look.
Atlantic Ivy Rona
This Atlantic ivy (also known as Irish ivy) cultivar has unique coloring.
This compact grower likes a shady location.
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Its growth habit is gentle and non-invasive.
Sun exposure intensifies the colors, but the variegation is still prominent in partial shade or indirect light.
The new leaves are slightly darker in color, creating an interesting visual texture.
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It’s a compact plant that is excellent for containers.
Like other English ivy cultivars, it grows best in moderate, indirect light.
Atlantic Ivy Latina
The star-shaped leaves of this adorable Atlantic ivy cultivar have slightly rounded edges.
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The coloring is unique with dark emerald green leaves that have gold-splashed central veining.
Here are some care tips to keep yourivy plantsthriving.
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