How long Devils Ivy live?

When cared for well, they can reach 20-40 feet tall and three to six feet wide, living an average of five to 10 years.
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How long can devil's ivy survive without water?

It is hard to predict individual plants. Pothos are reasonably forgiving of underwatering, but if you suddenly doubled the watering interval, I suspect you would return to a wilted plant with some yellow leaves, but it would revive after watering. If you go beyond two weeks there may be serious damage.
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Does Ivy have a lifespan?

English ivy plants have a lifespan of 5 to 10 years.
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How long do pothos leaves live?

A healthy pothos plant can live up to 10 years! Things that affect this can include its environment, possible infection, rotting, and fungus. As long as you follow the proper care tips (whether growing in water or in soil), you should have a beautifully thriving pothos plant for as long as you want it.
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How long can a pothos plant grow?

As indoor plants, it is common to see pothos specimens grow to 30-feet long, though most are kept at a much shorter, neater length.
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How To Grow A Devil's Ivy



Can plants live forever?

All plants die eventually. But according to researchers at the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx, there is no specific lifespan for plants, except for the plants called “annuals,” which are plants that live for one growing season and then die.
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Do pothos grow all year?

The growing season is from December to May, and if you can give your pothos the ideal conditions to grow in, it can grow incredibly fast—up to 18 inches each month.
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How many years can houseplants live?

On average, indoor plants should live a minimum of two to five years. But this is very dependent on the type of houseplant you own, as well as how committed you are to their care. It's not uncommon for some indoor plant types to live upwards of 20 years!
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Can pothos stay in water forever?

Pothos can live in water forever as long as you provide it with the right care and maintenance. You need to change the water every couple of weeks and provide the right nutrients using liquid fertilizer. You need to clean the container every few weeks especially if algae is growing in it.
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How long can a pothos plant live without water?

With proper preparation, pothos can last up to 2 or 3 weeks without water. However, if you don't provide the plant with ideal conditions, it can die of thirst within a week or so.
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What is the life cycle of ivy?

The Ivy has two stages in their life cycle; the juvenile and adult stage. The juvenile stage does most of the climbing of the ivy. Rootlets sprout out from the leaf nodes and attach to the vertical surface. In the adult stage the ivy stops climbing and leaves change in appearance.
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What plant has the shortest lifespan?

However, some flowers live just for a day (Daylily, as the name suggests, each flower lives for one day but the stem will produce more flowers up to 3 week period).
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Will dead ivy come back?

If your Ivy is turning brown and dying back this is most likely due to dry soil, too much sun and under watering. To revive dying Ivy it is important to water it appropriately, plant it in the right sized pot and use a fertilizer if necessary. Dying foliage should be cut back to promote healthy green growth.
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Why does my devil's ivy look sad?

If they look limp and wilted, this can be a sign of both under-watering and over-watering. Just check the soil and you should have your answer. For example, if the soil feels dry and the leaves are limp - that baby needs some hydration! And vice versa.
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Is Devils Ivy hard to keep alive?

#1: Devil's Ivy (Pothos) – Epipremnum aureum

I've mentioned in all my posts about Devil's Ivy that this guy is so easy to keep alive. And it is! It can grow in straight water if you want, or it can go pretty dry without dying. I've had this plant go multiple times without water, leaving the leaves all wilted.
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How can you tell if devil's ivy is healthy?

The houseplant should be nice and round on all sides and have an even distribution of leaves. As a hanging plant, the tendrils must be so long that they are already hanging down the side of the pot. Brown spots on the leaf indicates too much moisture during shipping and storage.
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What house plant lives the longest?

The Top Six of the Longest Living House Plants
  1. Spider Plant. Spider plants are a classic starter plant. ...
  2. Air Plants. Air plants are usually small and adorable, and they add a little splash of life in unique places. ...
  3. Pothos. ...
  4. Rubber Tree. ...
  5. Succulents and Cacti. ...
  6. Snake Plant.
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How do I make my pothos thicker?

How To Make Pothos Plants Fuller
  1. #1 For A Bushy Vine Prune Your Pothos Frequently.
  2. #2 Prune Your Pothos Correctly.
  3. #3 Use Well-Maintained Tools.
  4. #4 Keep Your Pothos Healthy And Strong.
  5. #5 Provide The Right Amount Of Sunlight.
  6. #6 Water Right.
  7. #7 Provide Consistent Warmth.
  8. #8 Don't Overcrowd.
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Can I put pothos in my fish tank?

It's time to get a pothos plant for your aquarium! While pothos won't mechanically filter out particles from your tank water, they're great at reducing nitrate levels (and algae growth) so that you don't have to do as many water changes to keep your fish happy and healthy.
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How long do plants usually live?

Plants may live for just a few months or for hundreds of years. Annual plants, such as the nasturtium, shown here, germinate (sprout), flower, produce seeds, and die within one year. Biennial plants, including the carrot, take two years to complete the same process.
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How old is the oldest living house plant?

With the right care a plant in the right place can live for years and years. The oldest houseplant in the world is over 240 years old and can be seen today at Kew. The amazing Eastern Cape giant cycad first arrived at Kew in 1775 after the botanist Francis Masson, brought it back from South Africa.
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How do you make Devil's Ivy grow faster?

How to Grow Pothos Faster
  1. Give the plant plenty of bright, indirect sunlight.
  2. Keep the temperature in the room on the warmer side of the ideal range, which is 70° to 90°F (21° to 32°C). I recommend 80°F-90°F if you want it to grow fast.
  3. Give the plant fresh water every two weeks and a few drops of fertilizer.
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Why did my pothos stop growing?

The most common reason for pothos not growing is lack of sufficient light or nutrients. Pothos need proper growing conditions and bright indirect light to grow at a normal rate. Some common problems like diseases, pests, or humidity stress can also slow down growth.
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How fast does ivy grow?

How fast does ivy grow indoors? Fast growing ivy can grow up to 8 or 9 feet a year indoors once established, but usually takes 3 years to get up to full speed. Plenty of indirect light, good-quality potting soil and a monthly feed in spring and summer will help it achieve its maximum growth rate.
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