One of the most popular indoor plants is the ivy. But there is not just one, but many different types and varieties. We present the most beautiful ones here.

Many colors and patterns are possible with ivy

There are 15 different types of ivy worldwide. Although ivy are poisonous, they are often kept as houseplants. Probably the most popular and well-known types for the apartment are the golden ivy (Epipremnum aureum) and the spotted ivy (Epipremnum pinnatum). The choice of variety mainly influences the appearance of your plant. We have put together some recommended Efeutute varieties for you below.

Tip: A climbing houseplant is also Scindapsus pictus, which, to the general confusion, also has the trivial name “Spotted Ivy”. Like the real ivy, it belongs to the arum family (Araceae), which explains the similarity of the plants to one another.

Epipremnum aureum

This is one of the best-known types of ivy. It bears heart-shaped leaves that are arranged alternately on the shoot. The color and pattern of the leaves can vary depending on the variety.

  • ˈGolden Queenˈ: Probably the most common ivy 'Golden Queen' has green leaves that are variegated golden yellow. It is also called golden ivy or gold tendril.
The 'Golden Queen' is widespread as a houseplant
  • ˈGlacierˈ: The leaves of this cultivar are green with strongly contrasting white stripes, partly streaked with gray and silver.
  • ˈJadeˈ: This ivy is dark green. The cultivar bears unicoloured leaves without a pattern and thus comes very close to the original Epipremnum aureum.
  • ‘Shangri La’: The green leaves of this variety are twisted, very shiny and look particularly unusual.

Tip: One ivy isn't enough? With us you will also learn how to increase the ivy. More specimens in a pot also make the plant appear denser and more lush.

Epipremnum pinnatum

This species is also found in many homes and seesEpipremnum aureum Very similar when young. In nature, as the plant gets older and larger, the leaves divide, creating an ivy with holes reminiscent of Monstera.

White patterns are also common on ivy
  • ˈMarble Queenˈ: The ivy 'Marble Queen', also called "Marble Queen", convinces with white-green foliage that appears finely marbled.

By the way: The varieties with green and white patterned leaves are also often found under the name Epipremnum pinnatum 'Variegata' or just simply as Efeutute 'Variegata'.

  • ˈCebu Blueˈ: In contrast to the others, this variety has oblong-lanceolate leaves in a green with a silvery-blue shimmer.
  • ˈN-Joyˈ: This variety impresses with its green leaves, which have a high proportion of white.
  • ˈNeonˈ: The leaves of this variety are yellow to light green and thus appear almost neon colored.
The leaves of this variety are almost neon colored

Warning: The coloring and pattern of the leaves varies greatly within a variety and depends, for example, on the location. If the plant is in too dark a place, the leaves will lose their pattern and turn green.

There are a few other types of ivy, but not all of them are offered for keeping indoors. Species that are rarely found, but which are nevertheless suitable as house plants, are for example Epipremnum amplissimum and Epipremnum giganteum. Both have elongated, lanceolate leaves.

Once you have decided on a variety, you can also read about how to plant the ivy and what to look out for.

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