I have an Ivy plant for the past 9 years now. It has always done great. In the last little while all of the vines are dying. I did not change anything in the way I take care of it. I was just wondering if I cut the healthy parts of it will it reroot in water??? Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
Pics would help, if you can. Also what kind of ivy. I'm basing this on Hedera helix or other Hedera spp. Where is it dying and how do you know it's dying? If the leaves suddenly turn greenish brown and crisp, there's been a disruption of the stem or the roots, and that bit is very much dead. If it's yellow or yellowing, there might be something that can be done. If the vines are very long, they sometimes need to be cut back to have better sustenance from the roots. You won't see that when it's growing outside up a tree so much, but might in an indoor plant with no trellis or tree to support it. If the leaves near the roots are still healthy, then you certainly can and should cut it back to good growth there.
yes, any cuttings that are in good condition should root. when was the last time repotted and/or refreshed the soil?? could be it's declining due to being rootbound or just needs new soil.
Indoor ivy can be spidermite magnets, especally where the humidity is low, so I commend you for keeping your ivy healthy for so long:) You might want to make sure that spidermites are not the problem before taking any cuttings...
