They offer a surprising variety of leaf sizes and shapes as well as colors. As with all vining plants, some will climb and support themselves, while others will drape or need to be attached to a support. There are many different types of vining ivies that grow well as indoor plants. A few of them are even marginally hardy for the gardens. There are several very nice variegated ivies, some heavily edged and others with just a hint of contrasting color.
Variegation can range through pure white, cream or yellow.
The plain green-leaved varieties are not just plain either, because there are lots of distinctively different and attractive leaf shapes and sizes. True ivies do not produce tendrils. They climb by sending out modified root structures along their stems. To grow ivy indoors successfully it needs bright light, a quality peat-based soil that is kept just barely moist and average humidity. It is important to mist ivies occasionally or give the plants an occasional shower.