While we often think of ivy thriving outdoors—climbing up a brick wall, spilling over a fence, or winding its way across the ground—it's also a popular houseplant, and with the right care it can grow ...

Ivies are adaptable plants that work just as well indoors as they do out. Compact varieties look good in interior schemes and are particularly effective trailing from a shelf or a mantelpiece. In ...

You don’t have to be brilliant to become an ivy leaguer – just smart enough to appreciate the attributes of ivies as houseplants. Botanists recognize 12 to 15 species of the genus Hedera – true ivies ...

Q:I have a potted ivy plant (maybe English ivy) that does well outside during warmer weather, but when I bring it inside for the winter, its leaves turn yellow and fall, giving it a scrawny appearance ...

As an ubiquitous ground cover and hillside planting, ivy is deemed too common, dull and old-fashioned. Its tendency to seed in natural areas has made it unwelcome in the conservation community.

Bring freshness indoors this winter with 10 powerful plants that purify air, boost lung health, and thrive even in cold ...

HOUSEPLANTS have been popping up in homes across the UK this year. Houseplants are a great way to brighten up even the most gloomy rooms, but as well as being decorative, common indoor plants can help ...

Ivy as an ornamental vine goes back to early Greek and Roman civilization. It is the only plant to find its way into two Christmas carols. In my native Holland, where it grows wild, it could almost be ...

With its tropical vibe, the bamboo palm purifies the air by removing benzene and formaldehyde, adding freshness to your indoor environment. A natural air filter, the Boston fern absorbs xylene and ...

When not associated with the word "poison," ivy can be an attractive plant. Ivy can be grown both indoors and outdoors, but attempting to grow it indoors is a greater challenge, according to Sara ...