Ellen Danica, the oak leaf ivy, is a grape ivy selection with deeply lobed, glossy green leaflets that really do resemble small oak leaves. Its trailing stems, equipped with curling tendrils, drape generously from hanging baskets or scramble up a small trellis, giving an indoor corner old-fashioned fullness.

It is comfortable in average homes: moderate to bright indirect light, soil allowed to dry a bit between waterings, and normal room humidity. It also handles dimmer spots gracefully. Pinch the stem tips now and then to keep the plant full and bushy.