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Ivy leaves turning yellow....

TheGreenManTheGreenMan Posts: 1,957
edited July 2020 in Problem solving
...the hanging basket was quite dry so I assumed it was that. I have kept it more moist for a few weeks but now even more leaves are turning yellow (with black spots) It's in there with a small  Lavender and a pink alpine of some kind. Lavender and alpine have never looked better. Could it be a space issue i.e. the ivy wants it's own place now? Your help and advice, as always, much appreciated. 
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  • ERICS MUMERICS MUM Posts: 627
    Could you post a photo please, makes it easier to see the problem rather than just your description.
  • TheGreenManTheGreenMan Posts: 1,957
    Pics 
  • TheGreenManTheGreenMan Posts: 1,957
    ERICS MUM said:
    Could you post a photo please, makes it easier to see the problem rather than just your description.
    Posted. I hadn't clicked the post button on them earlier!! 😊
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Not really suitable for a wee basket I'm afraid.
    There are small variegated ivies which will be fine, but not that one! I'd take it out and replace with something more appropriate.

    The yellow leaves are standard - all ivies drop leaves. It'll still be hard to kill  ;)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • TheGreenManTheGreenMan Posts: 1,957
    Fairygirl said:
    Not really suitable for a wee basket I'm afraid.
    There are small variegated ivies which will be fine, but not that one! I'd take it out and replace with something more appropriate.

    The yellow leaves are standard - all ivies drop leaves. It'll still be hard to kill  ;)
    Thank you.  I got a delivery of compost this week so I just need to go out pot hunting tomorrow and then I can re-home it.  I assumed it would be small (this now sounds stupid) as it was tiny when I bought it for 50p last Spring.  
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    The perils of ivy @jamessayersbrown ;)
    That one would be a monster if allowed, so just be wary.
    If you look in GCs or even diy stores etc, you'll get some little variegated ivies which are ideal for pots and troughs. The foliage is very small on them, and they behave differently from the big, house covering types - which is what you have, by the look of it.
    Not stupid at all - it's always easy to be fooled by plants when they're just starting out, if you don't have the necessary info on variety. Hopefully you can find something more suitable for your basket  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • TheGreenManTheGreenMan Posts: 1,957
    Fairygirl said:
    The perils of ivy @jamessayersbrown ;)
    That one would be a monster if allowed, so just be wary.
    If you look in GCs or even diy stores etc, you'll get some little variegated ivies which are ideal for pots and troughs. The foliage is very small on them, and they behave differently from the big, house covering types - which is what you have, by the look of it.
    Not stupid at all - it's always easy to be fooled by plants when they're just starting out, if you don't have the necessary info on variety. Hopefully you can find something more suitable for your basket  :)
    Thank you. I have quite a few and now I'm worried I've made the mistake a few times over. I'll attach some pics. 
  • TheGreenManTheGreenMan Posts: 1,957

  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    I think you'll just have to keep an eye on them, and see. Certainly the one in the 2nd pic looks quite hefty!
    If the other plants they're in with are thriving, I wouldn't worry too much, but you'll just have to judge it as time goes on. You can always hack them back a bit if they're getting too keen on world domination. 
    At least when they're in a container, it's not too difficult to take everything out and remove the ivy, then replant the other plants.  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • TheGreenManTheGreenMan Posts: 1,957
    Thank you.  The one on the trellis should be fine as it's in a big pot. I plan on taking all of the plants when we move to our own place but I'm aware the ivy will need cutting right back when the time comes.  
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