I took some ivy cuttings in late March / early April and hoped for the best, but didn't have high expectations given the cooler weather and leaving the cuttings outside.
But I wanted to experiment, so I:
- Took cuttings from ivy in the front of the house
- Dipped the ends in rooting hormone powder
- Used regular potting soil (if I remember correctly from horticulture class, best practice involves some sand)
- Watered regularly, being careful to keep soil moist -- but not to over-water
I'm happy to report the cuttings have rooted, as demonstrated by new growth in the form of wee leaves:
I wanted to share my experience in case anyone else in Seattle is wondering when to take ivy cuttings and how to go about it. Others' experiences are always encouraged as a response to this post...or within the Meetup Group message boards.
I am going to transplant the little plants to the back yard, where they will grow to green a gray masonry wall.