{"product_id":"hedera-helix-goldchild","title":"Hedera helix ‘Gold Child","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"first-letter\"\u003e T\u003c\/span\u003ehe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW138109075 BCX0\"\u003eHedera\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW138109075 BCX0\"\u003ehelix ‘Gold Child’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW138109075 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a beautiful variegated evergreen vine and houseplant admired for its\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW138109075 BCX0\"\u003estriking green leaves edged with golden-yellow margins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW138109075 BCX0\"\u003e. This cultivar of English ivy adds brightness and contrast to both indoor and outdoor spaces, making it a popular choice for hanging baskets, containers, and ground cover. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW138109075 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW138109075 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23573028 BCX0\"\u003eIts\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23573028 BCX0\"\u003etrailing and climbing habit gives it versatility, allowing it to cascade elegantly or climb\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23573028 BCX0\"\u003ewith support.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23573028 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23573028 BCX0\"\u003eIt can be placed in living rooms, offices, patios, or shaded garden beds, where \u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW23573028 BCX0\"\u003eits variegated foliage can stand out without being exposed to harsh\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esunlight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW23573028 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"SCXW23573028 BCX0\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr class=\"SCXW23573028 BCX0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/5384\/files\/Gold-child-ivy-jpj.png?v=1786881539\" alt=\"a close up image of hedera helix plant\" class=\"floating-left-image\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW138109075 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23573028 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW23573028 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW159255211 BCX0\"\u003eNative to Europe and Western Asia, this variety features small to medium-sized lobed leaves with creamy yellow edges and deep green centers, creating a vibrant, eye-catching pattern. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW138109075 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23573028 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW23573028 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW159255211 BCX0\"\u003eIt has a moderate growth rate and can reach a mature size of around 3 feet long indoors, while outdoors it can spread or climb much further when given proper support such as a trellis, moss pole, or wall structure. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW138109075 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23573028 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW23573028 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW159255211 BCX0\"\u003eIts\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW159255211 BCX0\"\u003enaturally\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW159255211 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eclimbing and trailing stems make it an excellent choice for vertical displays, hanging baskets, and training as a decorative climbing houseplant. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW138109075 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23573028 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW23573028 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW159255211 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4024800 BCX0\"\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4024800 BCX0\"\u003eGold Child\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4024800 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIvy plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4024800 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecan produce small, greenish-yellow flowers,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4024800 BCX0\"\u003ewhich\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4024800 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eare usually insignificant and rarely seen in indoor plants. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW138109075 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23573028 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW23573028 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW159255211 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4024800 BCX0\"\u003eWhen grown outdoors in ideal conditions, mature plants may flower and produce small dark berries, though these are not typically the main attraction. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW138109075 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23573028 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW23573028 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW159255211 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4024800 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW33584124 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW33584124 BCX0\"\u003eIn terms of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW33584124 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW33584124 BCX0\"\u003ecare,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW33584124 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW33584124 BCX0\"\u003e you can use a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/planetdesert.com\/collections\/soil-top-dressing-and-amendments\/products\/soil-cactus-mix-blend-1-gal-4-qt-cacti-succulent-dirt-compost-growing-media\"\u003especialized potting soil\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW33584124 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW33584124 BCX0\"\u003ethat retains some moisture without becoming soggy. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry, keeping the soil lightly moist but not waterlogged. Indoors, it thrives in temperatures between 60°F and 75°F with bright, indirect light. Outdoors, it grows well in USDA zones 3-12, preferring partial shade to full shade. Fertilize lightly once a year in spring with a balanced NPK fertilizer to maintain healthy foliage. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW138109075 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23573028 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW23573028 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW159255211 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4024800 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW33584124 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW33584124 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW220642026 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW220642026 BCX0\"\u003eOne of the most unique aspects of Hedera helix ‘Gold Child’ is its bright variegation, which adds color to shaded spaces where many plants appear dull. Its ability to trail, climb, and adapt to indoor environments makes it both decorative and functional. Additionally, it is often used in vertical gardens, hanging displays, and as ground cover in landscape design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW220642026 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW138109075 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23573028 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW23573028 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW159255211 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4024800 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW33584124 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW33584124 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW220642026 BCX0\"\u003eThe Bottom Line\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW138109075 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23573028 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW23573028 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW159255211 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4024800 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW33584124 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW33584124 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW220642026 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW101839482 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW101839482 BCX0\"\u003eOverall, Hedera helix ‘Gold Child’ is a versatile, easy-care plant that brings texture, color, and elegance to any space. Whether grown indoors as a trailing houseplant or outdoors as a ground cover or climber, it \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW101839482 BCX0\"\u003eremains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW101839482 BCX0\"\u003e a reliable and attractive choice for plant lovers of all experience levels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW101839482 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Planet Desert","offers":[{"title":"4\" Pot \/ White Pot","offer_id":50295959060723,"sku":"4387","price":17.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4\" Pot \/ Black Pot","offer_id":50295961878771,"sku":"4387","price":17.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4\" Pot \/ Teal Pot","offer_id":50295961911539,"sku":"4387","price":17.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4\" Pot \/ Light Green Pot","offer_id":50295961944307,"sku":"4387","price":17.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4\" Pot \/ Self Watering Pot","offer_id":50295961977075,"sku":"4387","price":17.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/5384\/files\/1-Collection-Image-Hedera-Helix-_Gold-Child_-Ivy-4-inch_2.jpg?v=1786882089","url":"https:\/\/planetdesert.com\/products\/hedera-helix-goldchild","provider":"Planet Desert","version":"1.0","type":"link"}