Hedera helix ‘Can Can’ - Ornamental ivy
Appears to be wearing petticoats, like the girls in the French Cancan.
Thick stems, sometimes misshapen and/or fasciate. Leaves appear to be threaded onto the stems. Almost round, not lobed, but very crinkled, twisted, folded or even misshapen. Stalk very short, with minimal internodes. The edge of the leaf blade is curly and sometimes takes on a reddish colour in cold conditions.
A rarity! Extraordinary foliage for pots. But beware, it does not like damp. So more of an indoor ivy.
Description
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In a nutshell
Ornamental ivy, Hedera helix ‘Can Can’, She seems to be wearing petticoats, like the girls in the French Cancan.
The stems are thick, sometimes misshapen and/or fasciate. The leaves seem to be threaded onto the stems. They are almost round, not lobed, but very crinkled, twisted, folded or even misshapen. The petiole is very short and the internodes minimal. The curled edge can sometimes take on a reddish colour in cold conditions.
A rarity! Extraordinary foliage for pots. But beware, these leaves are sensitive to humidity. It is therefore more of an indoor ivy.
History
This cultivar was discovered by Russel Windle, Lionville, Pennsylvania, in 1994. It is a mutation of ‘Pirouette’.
Detailed description of Hedera helix 'Can Can'
Botanical information
- Family: Araliaceae
- Genre : Hedera
- Species : helix
- Cultivar: ‘Can Can’
- Pierot classification: ivy curiosity
- Foliage stage: juvenile
- Origin of the species: Europe, from Spain to Norway, but little on the Atlantic coast.
- Origin of cultivar: sport of ‘Pirouette’, discovered by Russel Windle, Lionville, Pennsylvania, in 1994.
Description of Hedera helix ‘Can Can’
- Port : stocky
- Number of lobes: generally unlobed
- Leaf length: 4 cm
- Sheet width: 4 cm
- Colour of leaf: dark green
- Colour of veins: green
- Colour of stem and petiole: purplish green
- Branches: few branches
- Hairs: stellate, 3 to 5 branches
Planting, cultivation and maintenance advice for Hedera helix ‘Can Can’.’
- Exposure: part shade
- Hardiness: -15°C
- Soil moisture: cool soil
- Soil PH: neutral or chalky
- Soil type: all
- Soil richness: ordinary or humus-bearing
- Use: pots, window boxes, houseplants
- Development: slow
- Pruning: once a year
- Pests: very rare (spider mites, mealy bugs)
- Diseases: very rare (leaf spots)
A page from my little ivy encyclopaedia
The question of circumstance
What is a fasciation?
Fasciation is a natural phenomenon resulting from a growth anomaly in a plant. This anomaly causes growth in bundles (hence the name fasciation). It can affect stems, flowers or fruit. In the case of ivy, fasciation generally involves the stems.
This phenomenon is in no way detrimental to the plant. On the contrary, some fasciations significantly embellish the plant in question and make it all the more valuable, as this natural anomaly is quite rare. It is all the more difficult to cause, given that botanists are currently unable to clearly explain the cause(s).
So don't miss out on these natural curiosities!
Ivy in literature
“The ivy climbed relentlessly, as if nature were trying to envelop the solitude.”
Charlotte Brontë, Shirley
Additional information
| Stock of 1-litre cups and pots | 0 jar |
|---|---|
| Stock 2 or 4 litre containers | 0 container |
| Large stock items | 0 big topic |
| General appearance | Stocky |
| Type of foliage and colour | Atypical, Curly or wavy, Green |
| Possible uses | Houseplant, Pots or planters |
| Exhibition | Semi-shade |
| Hardiness | Good hardiness |
| Easy to grow | Difficult |
| Speed | Slow |
| Vigorous development | Modest |
| Classification according to the Pierot system | Curiosity, From 'Pittsburgh' |
| Reward obtained | No known reward |
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