Irish Ivy (Hedera Hibernica) is a perennial vine in the Araliaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and partial shade or full shade or dappled_shade light in USDA hardiness zones 6-9. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets. It can be grown indoors.

A vigorous large evergreen climbing vine with broad, 5-lobed dark green leaves up to 12 cm wide, producing small greenish flowers followed by black berries.

Irish Ivy

Irish Ivy

Hedera Hibernica

A vigorous large evergreen climbing vine with broad, 5-lobed dark green leaves up to 12 cm wide, producing small greenish flowers followed by black berries.

Quick Facts

Type
vine
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Moderate
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade, dappled_shade
Hardiness Zones
6-9

Safety

⚠️
Not Pet Safe
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Not Child Safe
☠️
Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, clay
Indoor:Yes
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, climber, erosion control, ornamental

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Irish Ivy

Jan
Prune
Feb
Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Araliaceae
Genus:Hedera