Hedera helix ‘Can Can’ – Ornemental Ivy
Hedera helix ‘Can Can’ – Ornemental Ivy
Appears to be wearing petticoats, like the girls in the French Cancan.
Thick stems, sometimes misshapen and/or fasciate. Leaves seem to be threaded on these stems. Almost round, not lobed, but very wrinkled, twisted, folded, or even misshapen. Very short petiole, and minimal internodes. Edge of the leaf blade curly, sometimes taking on a reddish color in cold conditions.
A rarity! Extraordinary foliage for pots. But be careful, it fears humidity. So more of an indoor ivy.
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Description
Ornemental ivy – Hedera helix ‘Can Can’
In a nutshell
The ornamental ivy, Hedera helix ‘Can Can’ , appears to be wearing petticoats, like the girls in the French Cancan.
The stems are thick, sometimes misshapen and/or fasciate. The leaves appear to be threaded on these stems. They are almost round, not lobed, but very wrinkled, twisted, folded, or even misshapen. The petiole is very short, and the internodes are minimal. The curly edge can sometimes take on a reddish color in cold conditions.
A rarity! Extraordinary foliage for pots. But be careful, these leaves fear humidity. It is therefore rather an indoor ivy.
History
This cultivar was discovered by Russel Windle, Lionville, Pennsylvania, in 1994. It is a mutation of ‘Pirouette’.
Technical leaflet - Hedera helix 'Can Can'
Botanical information
- Family: Araliaceae
- Genus: Hedera
- Species: helix
- Cultivar: ‘Can Can’
- Pierot classification: curiosity ivy
- Foliage stage: juvenile
- Origin of the species: Europe, from Spain to Norway, but little on the Atlantic coast.
- Origin of the cultivar: sport of ‘Pirouette’, discovered by Russel Windle, Lionville, Pennsylvania, in 1994.
Description of Hedera helix 'Can Can'
- Shape: stocky
- Number of lobes: generally not lobed
- Leaf length: 4 cm
- Leaf width: 4 cm
- Leaf color: dark green
- Vein color: green
- Stem and petiole color: purplish green
- Ramifications: little branched
- Hairs: stellar, 3 to 5 branches
Tips for planting, growing and maintaining Hedera helix 'Can Can'
- Exposure: partial shade
- Hardiness: -15°C
- Soil moisture: fresh soil
- Soil pH: neutral or calcareous
- Soil type: all
- Soil richness: ordinary or humus-rich
- Use: pots, window boxes, houseplants
- Development: slow
- Pruning: once a year
- Pests: very rare (red spiders, scale insects)
- Diseases: very rare (spots on leaves)
A page from my little ivy encyclopedia
The question of circumstance
What is fasciation?
Fasciation is a natural phenomenon resulting from an abnormality in the growth of a plant. This abnormality causes growth in bundles (hence the name fasciation). It can affect the stems, flowers or fruits. In the case of ivy, fasciation generally affects the stems.
This phenomenon is in no way detrimental to the plant. On the contrary, some fasciations significantly embellish the plant concerned and give it all the more value since this anomaly of nature is quite rare. It is also all the more difficult to provoke it since, for the moment, botanists do not know how to clearly explain the cause(s).
So don’t miss out on enjoying these natural curiosities!
“The ivy climbed relentlessly, as if nature were trying to envelop solitude. ”
“The ivy climbed relentlessly, as if nature were trying to envelop solitude. ”
Charlotte Brontë , Shirley
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Stock 9cm and 1L pots | 6 to 10 pots |
| Stock containers of 2 or 4L | 1 to 2 containers |
| Stock big articles | 0 big article |
| Shape | Stocky |
| Appearance of foliage | Atypical, Curly, Green |
| Possible uses | Houseplant, Pots or planters |
| Exposure | Partial shade |
| Hardiness | Good hardiness |
| Ease of cultivation | Difficult |
| Development speed | Slow |
| Development vigor | Modest |
| Classification according to the Pierot system | From 'Pittsburgh', Oddity |
| Award | No known award |
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