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Cultivar
Hedera golden
Golden Kolibri Ivy features beautiful, lobed foliage marked with cheerful yellow variegation that brightens any indoor space. This versatile, trailing vine is perfect for containers, hanging planters, or as a decorative groundcover in frost-free regions. Its compact growth habit and moderate care requirements make it an ideal choice for both beginning and experienced plant enthusiasts.
Golden Kolibri Ivy is a vibrant, variegated trailing vine prized for its striking splashes of golden-yellow on green leaves. It is an excellent choice for adding texture to indoor hanging baskets or containers.
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Plant Profile
Key growing information first, with the complete reviewed cultivar profile available when you want it.
Sun
Bright, indirect light is best for maintaining vibrant leaf variegation.
Water
Allow the top inch or two of soil to dry out between waterings. Avoid soggy soil to prevent root rot.
Mature size
Up to 6-10 feet long as a climber or trailing vine
Hardiness
Zones 5-9 (typically grown as a houseplant)
Growth habit
trailing vine
Plant type
tropical foliage plant
Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
Good to know
Avoid extreme temperature fluctuations and ensure the plant is kept away from cold drafts. Variegation may fade if light levels are too low.
Prefers cool to moderate temperatures; avoid prolonged exposure to temperatures above 80ยฐF.
Mainly grown for its ornamental foliage; flowers are insignificant and rarely produced indoors.
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
Sun / light
Bright, indirect light is best for maintaining vibrant leaf variegation.
Growth rate
moderate
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer once a month during the active growing season.
Pruning
Trim back long vines periodically to encourage bushier growth and maintain desired shape.
Care notes
Avoid extreme temperature fluctuations and ensure the plant is kept away from cold drafts. Variegation may fade if light levels are too low.
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
Mature size
Up to 6-10 feet long as a climber or trailing vine
Growth habit
trailing vine
Spacing
12-18 inches apart for groundcover use
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
Flowering / fruiting
Mainly grown for its ornamental foliage; flowers are insignificant and rarely produced indoors.
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
Hardiness zones
Zones 5-9 (typically grown as a houseplant)
Temperature
Prefers cool to moderate temperatures; avoid prolonged exposure to temperatures above 80ยฐF.
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
Watering
Allow the top inch or two of soil to dry out between waterings. Avoid soggy soil to prevent root rot.
Soil
Uses a standard, well-draining potting mix with added perlite for aeration.
Soil pH
6.0-7.5
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
Container Growing
Ideal for containers and hanging baskets due to its trailing growth habit.
Family
Araliaceae
Foliage Look
Lobed green leaves with irregular golden-yellow creamy variegation
Foliage Rules
Leaves must be distinctly lobed with irregular yellow or golden cream variegation.
Fruit Flower Look
Not applicable
Fruit Flower Rules
Flower and fruit production should not be depicted as they are not the primary ornamental feature.
Growth Habit Rules
Should appear as a spreading or vining plant; stems should not appear perfectly upright or rigid.
Mature Plant Look
Lush, trailing vine with dense, variegated foliage suitable for hanging baskets
Mature Stage Morphology
Mature vines develop more prominent, woody stems and denser clusters of lobed, variegated leaves.
Morphology Rules
Leaves should appear alternate; stems should be slender and flexible.
Plant Faqs
Does Golden Kolibri Ivy need direct sunlight? No, bright, indirect light is best to keep the variegation vibrant without scorching the leaves. How often should I water my ivy? Water when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch, ensuring the container has good drainage. Can I grow this ivy outdoors? Yes, it is suitable for containers on shaded patios or as a groundcover in temperate climates.
Root Look
Clean, white, fibrous roots visible in starter plug
Soil Look
Dark, moist, well-draining peat-based potting soil
Starter Stage
Small, young plant with several developing stems and small, distinctly variegated leaves.
Starter Stage Morphology
Young plants feature smaller, slightly thinner leaves with visible yellow patches and active, non-woody stem growth.
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Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Golden Kolibri Ivy. This is Golden Kolibri Ivy, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let Golden Kolibri Ivy become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future indoor growing space you want to create. This variety is celebrated for its stunning variegated foliage that features vibrant splashes of golden yellow on deep green, lobed leaves. Establish your starter plug in a four-inch pot with quality, well-draining mix and later move to a larger decorative container when established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Youtube Video Summary
Golden Kolibri Ivy is a striking variegated vine known for its brilliant golden-yellow and green foliage. Perfect for indoor hanging baskets, this easy-care plant adds a touch of color to any space.
Youtube Video Title
Golden Kolibri Ivy: Variegated Trailing Houseplant Care
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