Also referred to as the Helix Ivy Plant, English Ivy is most commonly found as a hanging plant in households across the world. A member of the Araliaceae family of plants, English Ivy can all but grow on its own, requiring the bare minimum from you in terms of water, feeding and general living conditions. Along with being a popular hanging plant, it can also be trained to grow up the sides of walls and around picture frames. It’s commonly utilized in this way as an addition to privacy fences. It’s the perfect plant for beginners!