I have an ivy with small leaves and it is losing leaves and the new growth is dead before it developes?

Question

the ivy has leaves the size of a half dollar and is a vine type, the leaves when i got it were dark green and now the appear light in color and the new growth is dying out and dieing before it has a chance to develope,how much light does it need and am i over watering

Answer 1

It sounds like a case of overwatering. Usually the first sign of too much water is the leaves start to yellow and as the root system rots then the top will stop developing or fall off as buds. If you water it more than once every 7-10 days cut back. The root ball should be drying out before it needs watered. Ivy don't need much water because of their waxy leaves tends to hold more water in.

Answer 2

Ivy prefers shaded areas. Direct exposure to sunlight will eventually kill your plant. The fact that the leaves are still just the size of a half dollar indicates the plant is still immature and therefore in need of special attention. I recommend you purchase some literature or speak to a professional at a nursery or home depot, etc. Yes, it sounds like you are definately over watering your plant. That, by the way, is the biggest killer of houseplants.

Answer 3

I would take a look under the leaves and see if there are any signs of spider mites, you will notice (if there are any) like webs or bugs crawling around. You should only need to water once a week when the soil is dry. Full sun isn't good, but bright light would be good. My plant is in my bathroom which gets light through a closed curtain and is doing fine. I hope this helps.