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Is my ivy dead?

21 years ago

I am in Louisiana. In my backyard, wild ivy always comes back after winter. Last summer we received a potted ivy, and I left it out for winter, it was a very mild winter; it died back. But now, it is still not coming up, I pulled it out of pot, all roots are brown, did it die? Does it still have a chance?

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Josh
21 years ago
I'd water and keep an eye on it...just may put up a new shoot from within the rootball where there may still be a spark of life.

Not all ivies are hardy. I'm assuming yours is a variety of Hedera helix but the same is true of most plants...if I'm not sure of hardiness I take a few cuttings and pot inside until I'm sure the outside plant will survive. Good luck. josh
birdsnblooms
21 years ago
David, anything's possible with Ivy..Remove all dead foliage, and start feeding w/a high nitrogen fertilizer. You can start w/half the recommended dossage. Keep in brightly lit area, in cool location. (if kept indoors) Toni
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