Boston ivy

Boston ivy requires weekly watering to ensure that the soil is moderately moist. During the growing season, a thorough watering once a week is needed. In the hotter months, you may need to provide additional water if the soil becomes dry. During the winter, when the plant is dormant, water less often but enough to keep the soil from drying out completely.

Boston ivy should receive at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day in order to thrive. This sun exposure should occur around mid-morning and mid-afternoon, while leaving some shade or protection from the hottest part of the day. While it may even tolerate up to 8 hours of full sun, it is not necessary for this vine to receive full sunlight all day long. For optimal growth, Boston ivy should receive sun in the morning and afternoon, with partial shade in the middle- to late-morning and mid-afternoon.

Boston ivy should be pruned in the spring, after new growth appears. The amount of pruning should be limited to removal of dead, damaged, or inferior growth. To achieve the desired shape and form, you may need to lightly prune back some of the creeper's vines and stems throughout the season. It's important not to over-prune, however, as the creeper may not reach its mature size. Prolonged pruning may also cause the creeper to become bare and leggy. To remove larger branches, wait until the plant has gone dormant in late autumn or late winter.