Asteraceae
Cape Ivy: Fast Growing
Delairea odorata
Requires bright indirect light and regular watering, while avoiding water stagnation at the roots.
Every 5 days
Partial shade
10° - 24°C
40% - 70%
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What is Cape Ivy?
Cape Ivy (Delairea odorata) is a medium-care plant from the Asteraceae family. Delairea odorata, commonly known as Cape Ivy, is a vigorous climbing plant native to South Africa. Although it resembles common ivy, it features fleshier, bright green leaves with pointed lobes. It produces clusters of fragrant yellow flowers during the winter, providing spectacular decor when most...
Cape Ivy grows up to 5.0m, spread of 300cm, watering every 5 days, 10°C â 24°C, 40â70% humidity. It is suitable for indoor environments and not safe for pets.
Without precautions, ingestion can cause irritation in pets. Keep out of reach of cats and dogs. Without adequate drainage, root rot can develop within 10 days.
How to Care for Cape Ivy?
TLDR: Cape Ivy needs Partial shade, watering every 5 days, and temperatures between 10-24°C with 40-70% humidity.
How Often Should You Water Cape Ivy?
Allow the top 1 inch (2-3 cm) of soil to dry out between waterings to prevent root rot.
How Much Light Does Cape Ivy Need?
Prefers filtered light; direct exposure to midday sun can scorch the delicate leaves.
What Is the Best Soil for Cape Ivy?
Use a mix rich in organic matter that also allows for rapid drainage.
What Pot Should You Use for Cape Ivy?
Hanging baskets or pots with excellent drainage, made of ceramic or plastic.
Care Schedule
Fertilize
Every 14 days
Misting
Every 7 days
Rotate
Every 14 days
Repot
Every 365 days
What Is Cape Ivy and Where Does It Come From?
Delairea odorata, commonly known as Cape Ivy, is a vigorous climbing plant native to South Africa. Although it resembles common ivy, it features fleshier, bright green leaves with pointed lobes. It produces clusters of fragrant yellow flowers during the winter, providing spectacular decor when most other plants are dormant.
How to Propagate Cape Ivy?
Stem Cuttings
- Maintain high humidity during the rooting process.
- 1 Cutting
Cut a stem section approximately 4-6 inches (10-15 cm) long that has at least two nodes.
- 2 Preparation
Remove the leaves from the base of the cutting to expose the nodes.
- 3 Planting
Place the cutting in water or directly into a moist mixture of peat and perlite.
Materials needed:
How Big Does Cape Ivy Grow?
TLDR: Cape Ivy can reach up to 5.0m tall with Fast growth rate.
Max height
5.0m
Spread
3.0m
Growth rate
Fast
Foliage
Evergreen
Warning: Toxic Plant
This plant can be toxic if ingested. Keep out of reach of:
Plant Uses
Ornamental
Great for decoration
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Meaning & Symbolism
Often associated with tenacity and rapid growth due to its invasive nature in the wild.
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