In recent years, ivy houseplants have become very popular in interior design due to their beautiful leaves and overall look.
Even though they are low-maintenance plants that will take care of themselves while giving you the benefit of their beauty.
If you’re considering buying an ivy houseplant but aren’t sure which one will work best in your home, we’ve compiled this list of types of ivy plants that will make your home look amazing, no matter the style or size of your space.
1. Royal Hustler Ivy
The Royal Hustler ivy houseplants are among the excellent types of ivy plants for indoor use. It likes to be in a warm, brightly lit space.
This plant has few maintenance needs – just let it hang and water when the soil becomes dry.
Make sure not to expose the Royal Hustler ivy to direct sunlight during the summer months, as it might burn from excessive heat exposure!
2. Francis Ivy
The plant has three species: F. americanus, F. ascendens, and F. rigidus. F. americanus is native to the southern US and northern South America, while the other two are indigenous to Australia and New Zealand.
The vine is semi-succulent and can grow up to 36 feet long on tree trunks or cliffs.
3. Crested Ivy
This is one of the types of ivy plants that is fairly easy to care for. It thrives in low light conditions and high humidity and responds well to pruning.
The Manda’s Crested Ivy is often used as a potted plant because it can handle dry conditions when the potting soil has no drainage hole.
4. Shamrock Ivy
The silver shamrock has been considered one of the most popular types of Shamrock Ivy plants because the leaves are green-gray with silver along the edges of the leaflets. The silver is even more intense during colder months when you need to worry about feeding it to keep it alive.
5. Dark Pittsburgh Ivy
The Dark Pittsburgh is an Ivy house plant popular for indoor plants. This would be one of the best choices if you want an ivy plant.
This plant can tolerate colder temperatures, so it is also safe to keep inside during winter. It only requires watering when the soil starts to dry; even then, it is not too demanding.
6. Gold Baby Ivy
If you have never had a Gold Baby Ivy plant, this is the perfect plant for a beginner. The leaves of this ivy turn purple-pink in the summer months and red during the winter. This would be perfect for anyone who likes changing their plants according to the season!
7. Gold Dust Ivy
There are many different types of ivy plants to choose from. Gold Dust Ivy is the most popular ivy houseplant because it is tough, pest-resistant, and can thrive in the shade.
It has bright green leaves and produces white flowers in the spring and summer. The plant should be watered weekly in the hot summer with a moistened towel or sponge, as ivy does not like its roots to stay wet for too long.
8. Hermania Ivy
Ivy houseplants are great indoor choices because they have glossy, dense leaves that do well in low-light environments.
This particular plant can grow upwards of 5 feet tall, so it should be kept in a large enough pot to accommodate its growing space. Water it regularly and keep it away from cold drafts and direct sunlight to prevent browning or wilting.
9. English Ivy
Perfect for people with a busy lifestyle who want their plants as part of the decor but don’t have time to care for them. Its trailing habit can also be hung on the wall for a whimsical touch.
Also, it is perfect for creating a natural and elegant effect on its own or paired with other plants. Try a cluster of these under a window or placed along the side of a sofa.
This ivy thrives in moist environments and does well when growing over surfaces like siding, trellises, fences, and the sides of buildings.
10. Jubilee Ivy
The jubilee ivy (Ceratostigma plumbaginoides) has evergreen leaves and can grow about 20 feet tall, so it’s perfect for covering a large wall.
This is one of the types of ivy plants that does not need much water, making it easy to maintain and looking great year-round. The four-lobed flowers are magenta and are pollinated by insects.
11. Mint Kolibri Ivy
If you love an ivy houseplant but have trouble keeping it alive or growing it the way you want, Kolibri is the solution for you.
Its sturdy runners are thicker than regular ivy’s, allowing it to survive even in adverse conditions. Plant it in full sun and give it a proper substrate (cactus mix or similar) with some sand mixed in for extra drainage.
12. Primadonna Ivy
Primadonna Ivies are evergreen plants that grow in a creeping, plant-like form. They produce an abundance of deep green leaves that radiate from the center, forming almost a fan shape.
Primadonna ivy can be trimmed to a small height or grown to reach up to 10 feet. The best place for these houseplants is by window panes, where they will get the most sunlight.
13. Asterisk Ivy
Asterisk ivy is an evergreen flowering plant that can reach up to six feet in height. Its long-lasting glossy green leaves resemble those of holly plants.
In early spring, this houseplant can produce clusters of beautiful small white flowers for about a month and a half. Once the blooms fall off, the fuzzy seedpods remain, which add great contrast against the lush green leaves in the winter months and early spring.
14. Buttercup
This sweet-smelling flowering vine emits a tranquilizing fragrance with a purple and green hue. Keep your Buttercup in well-lit areas like sunny window sills or near open doorways for the best color.
If you want to propagate this plant to fill a big space, choose a pot about two inches wider than the original for soil or use garden sheets to create an extension.
Remember that these types of ivy plants need at least six hours of sun daily and plenty of moisture. You can mist them occasionally, but they prefer long intervals of moist soil rather than spraying water directly on the leaves.
15. Golden Gate Ivy
We’ve searched through our ivy plants to find the most striking, beautiful, and versatile species. Many are great for people who don’t have a green thumb, as they’re resistant to spider mites and mold.
Plus, they’re self-cleaning, meaning you can get away with not watering them every day. This lovely evergreen houseplant features variegated mid-green leaves bordered with light green hues.
It’s perfect for high-lit rooms, offices, or any space where you want an air purifier. The Golden Gate is a very low-maintenance plant, meaning it can go longer without water than other ivy plants.
This makes it perfect for forgetful types! Its small size makes it ideal to fit more than one type of ivy in your space.
16. Needlepoint
Needlepoint features elegant, exquisite dark green foliage with 3 or 5 slender, pointed lobes. It can grow up to 24 inches tall and 30 inches wide.
When young, the leaves are light green but turn a rich dark green as they mature. These plants do well in shady areas, which is great for apartments because they don’t need much sun to thrive.
Also, they have air-purifying qualities because of their thick foliage. This allows them to filter out toxins in the air, such as formaldehyde, benzene, trichloroethylene, and xylene.
17. Iva Lace Ivy
This plant’s curly foliage gives it an interesting shape, with lacy-cupped leaves. It is also the winner of the 2011 Ivy and can grow up to 12 inches tall.
With long, glossy leaves and a trailing habit, it can be grown as a hanging pot or on a pedestal in any room in the house or office.
These ivy plants are often used for vertical gardening because they are easy to train on just about anything! They can also grow up to 8 feet tall when trained on a trellis or other support system.
18. Aloma Ivy
This Hedera helix variety has pale green leaves when the plant is young, but they change to a dark green as it matures. They also have yellow edges on the leaves.
The Aloma ivy produces flowers in late spring or early summer. The vines can grow up to 10 feet long and climb walls, trellises, fences, trees, and shrubs. These plants are best suited for zones 5-8.
19. Angel Snow Ivy
This ivy houseplant needs to be well watered but is also hardy. While it does grow in the wild, it can take up to six years for the plant to reach maturity.
If this is still the one for you, keep an eye on its humidity and place it near natural light. This erythrina has dark green leaves with speckles and grows to 2 feet tall.
20. Bettina Ivy
Growing up, I always had ivy plants in my house, and I never knew what type of ivy it was until now. Bettina Ivy is the most popular type of ivy houseplant because it’s hard to kill.
Even though it is hard to kill, some common household mistakes can be easily avoided properly. You need to know how much light it needs and where to put it.
21. Big Shot Ivy
One of the best indoor ivy plants, the Big Shot Ivy houseplant is one of the easiest to grow. Even when neglected, it produces beautiful leaves and thrives in low light.
This green leafy foliage is soft to the touch and can reach up to ten feet tall, depending on how often it’s trimmed.
22. Chicago Ivy
Native to Southern California, this ivy loves growing on exterior walls and roofs. Plants are found growing outdoors during winter in cooler areas of the country. It can grow 6 to 8 feet high and has waxy green leaves and small white flowers.
Repot as needed every two to three years. The potting soil should be a mixture of peat moss and coarse sand. Water frequently, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings for best results with this ivy.
23. Curly Locks Ivy
The Curly Locks Ivy is one of the most popular ivy plants because it has reddish, twisted leaves. It does well indoors and in outdoor containers.
If left untrimmed, the Curly Locks can grow to be three feet tall. When planted in the soil, it does well with morning sun, afternoon shade, and adequate moisture. The plant produces dark green fruits that resemble tomatoes.
24. Florida Ivy
If you’re not looking for an ivy houseplant with deep green leaves, Florida ivy is a good choice because it tends to be greener than most other plants on this list. It can grow to three feet tall and looks best in a hanging basket or sitting on the ground.
These ivies also enjoy moderate light, so they’ll thrive indoors during the summer but might not be able to take full sun for more than a few hours.
25. English Ivy
It is a fairly low-maintenance plant to care for, making it a good option for those without much gardening experience. It doesn’t require much light or water and thrives in medium humidity.
26. Golden Pothos
Pothos plants are native to India and Asia. They grow best at room temperature without direct sunlight and must only be watered every couple of days if placed near a window sill.
27. Fluffy Ruffles Ivy
One of the more popular types of ivy plants is Fluffy Ruffles. This ivy is also called lace ivy for its delicate but showy leaves. The leaf colors range from light green to dark burgundy and have red veins.
It produces small white flowers from May to July, which turn into plump red berries in the fall and winter months.
