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Originally posted by cutiepatootie
Our national symbol is ivy and i seem to kill any ivy that comes my way.... or any plant for that fact... they dont like me 
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Killing an ivy is ...well, pretty hard. I think you are loving it to death. That's what happens to most plants. I learned this a long time ago. I had to leave my house for two weeks. When I returned, everything was so beautiful where it was weak and struggling before! Nature (and a normal weather cycle) took perfect care of the plants. Since then, I learned to "read" them to know what they need. Over watering is the biggest culprit for plant death. Then follows sheer neglect where the plant dries up and dies. Then follows too much sun or too little (houseplants). Third on the list is drafts. Rudey's plant is beyond that entry level house plant. So, his problems can't be solved as easily.
There are some great plants to start with that will give you confidence, look GREAT and teach you along the way.