Hedera algeriensis - Algerian ivy

Hedera algeriensis – Algerian ivy

As its name suggests, it is native to northern Algeria and Tunisia.

Large-leaved ivy, with 3 shallow lobes, of a beautiful soft green that is a little shiny.

Forms a thick carpet fairly quickly, because it is vigorous. Makes an excellent ground cover in shade or partial shade, smothering any weeds. Less gifted for climbing, but if you help it a little, it can also be used as climbing ivy.

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Description

Algerian ivy – Hedera algeriensis

In a nutshell

Algerian ivy, Hedera algeriensis, is, as its name suggests, native to northern Algeria and Tunisia.

It is an ivy with large leaves, with 3 shallow lobes, of a beautiful soft green that is a little shiny.

It forms a thick carpet fairly quickly, as it is vigorous. It makes an excellent ground cover in shade or part-shade, smothering any weeds. It is less adept at climbing, but with a little help, it can also be used as climbing ivy.

Technical leaflet - Hedera algeriensis

Botanical information

Family: Araliaceae
Genus : Hedera
Species: algeriensis
Pierot classification: heart-shaped ivy
Foliage stage: juvenile
Origin: Northern Algeria and Tunisia

Description of Hedera algeriensis

Habit: thick, extended
Number of lobes: 0 to 3
Leaf length: 7 to 15 cm
Sheet width: 7 to 17 cm
Juvenile leaf shape: corded, triangular or oval
Adult leaf shape: elliptical, no lobes
Leaf base: heart-shaped
Leaf color: medium green, glossy to matte
Petiole length: 6 to 15 cm
Color of petioles: red
Flowering color: cream
Flowering time: November
Fructification: black berries
Fruiting period: ripe in March

Tips for planting, growing and caring for Hedera algeriensis

Exposure: shade, part shade
Hardiness: -15°C
Soil moisture: cool
Soil PH: neutral, calcareous, acidic
Soil type: all
Soil richness: ordinary or humus-bearing
Use: ground cover
Development: vigorous
Growth rate: rapid
Pests: very rare (red spider mites, scale insects)
Diseases: very rare (leaf spots)

Ivy in literature

“Ivy climbs the ruins, a green memory on faded walls.”

Lord Byron, Childe Harold’s Pilgrimage

Additional information

Weight	N/A
Stock 9cm and 1L pots	0 pot
Stock containers of 2 or 4L	3 to 5 containers
Stock big articles	0 big article
Shape	Extended, Thick
Appearance of foliage	Green
Possible uses	Climbing, Ground cover
Exposure	Partial shade, Shade
Hardiness	Good hardiness
Ease of cultivation	Easy
Development speed	Fast
Development vigor	Vigorous
Classification according to the Pierot system	Heart shaped
Award	No known award