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Information about ivy, pictures of ivy

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Ivy is a plant in the grape family of the genus Ivy. It is another name for many plants of the same type. There are about 15 species in the world, and 10 species have been recorded in China. As a vine, it is very good at climbing and is commonly found on building exterior walls and roofs. It can be used to block noise, green the environment, and insulate from heat. Ivy has strong vitality and strong adaptability. You only need to maintain it in a warm environment, choose soil with good drainage and water it regularly, you can maintain it well.

1. Information about ivy

1. Information about ivy

1. Types of ivy

Ivy is a plant belonging to the grape family of the genus Ivy. It is native to my country. It does not refer to a certain type of plant. It is another name for many plants of the same type. There are about 15 species of creepers in the world, and 10 species have been recorded in my country, which are widely distributed from southwest to eastern my country.

There are six main species of creepers common in my country. Southeastern creeper has relatively small leaves, usually 5, and the inflorescence is cymose-shaped and opposite to the leaves. It is produced in Fujian and Guangdong. Mosaic creeper has green young leaves with white spots or some purple on the back of the leaves, and the inflorescence is Cone-shaped, produced in Hubei and Shaanxi; Trifoliate Creeper, with relatively small leaves, usually 3, and cymose-shaped inflorescences, produced in Sichuan; Red Trifoliate Creeper, with small and wide leaves, cymose-shaped inflorescences, but Relatively small; Five-leafed creeper, with small leaves, usually 5, produced in Central America; Pink-leafed creeper, with purple twigs and young leaves, and a percentage on the back of the leaves, produced in Hubei.

creeper

2. Characteristics of creeper

Creepers are vines that are very good at climbing. Through observation, we can find that there are some tendrils on its branches and some suckers on the top. The ivy is attached to the wall or tree through these suckers. Creeper flowers bloom in autumn, and the flowers are green but very small.

3. Ivy habits

Ivy likes shade and is cold-resistant, has strong adaptability and fast growth rate. It does not have high soil requirements and can grow in a cool and humid environment or under light. It has strong cold resistance and strong survival ability.

4. The efficacy of ivy

Ivy grows very fast. Once planted, it will quickly grow into a large area with lush branches and leaves, and a natural ivy wall will be formed on the wall of the house. . In the hot summer, it can not only beautify the environment, block noise, but also block the sun and cool down.

Its main function is vertical greening. Its color changes with the seasons, and so does the color of the building's exterior walls.

Ivy

5. Ivy maintenance

Ivy prefers to grow in a warm environment and can be raised in a sunny environment. As for the soil, choose loose, fertile soil with good drainage properties. In terms of watering, water it once every morning and evening in summer, water it once in the afternoon in spring and autumn, and you don’t need to water it in winter.