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Please help identify this and can i grow it from cutting

muchee_guymuchee_guy Posts: 2
edited May 2019 in Plants

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Hi,
I've never planted a thing before, but found this plant by a canal near my home and I would love to grow it in a pot at a sun facing window. is that possible? 
could someone help me find the name of it? also, can the bit i took of the plant grow roots in water so i can plant it later in pot soil?
I'm so sorry if my question is naive but as I said I have zero experience!

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  • Ladybird4Ladybird4 Posts: 36,232
    Morning muchee_guy and welcome to the forum. It looks very much like ivy to me and it will grow easily but would be happier outside rather than inside.
    Cacoethes: An irresistible urge to do something inadvisable
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 84,040
    I agree ... that looks like English Ivy ... Hedera helix ... easy to grow outside but more difficult as a houseplant as it struggles in dry atmospheres ... it’s usually happier in light shade rather than bright sunshine. 

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • muchee_guymuchee_guy Posts: 2
    edited May 2019
    Thank you guys! It is indeed Ivy. I googled your suggestion and it looks like it's one variety of Ivy. 
    Also, thx for the tip about light shade rather than direct light. 
    I can now read about it, and i'll take my chances growing it indoors :)
    Thanks again!
  • Ladybird4Ladybird4 Posts: 36,232
    You are most welcome!
    Cacoethes: An irresistible urge to do something inadvisable
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