Hedera helix

FACTS
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Family Araliaceae
Name Hedera helix
Popular name
Watering Keep the compost moderately moist.
Feeding At approx. every third watering in the growing season.
Location Outdoor/indoor
Light Thrives best in a bright position, but does not tolerate direct sunlight.
Origin Europe
Application Perennial (tree, shrub) which can be planted out from early spring and is totally winter-hardy.
Season(s) Jan-Dec
Function Air Cleaner, "Green" plants, Mini-plants , Seedlings - pot plants
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