Needlepoint is a miniature English ivy with small, sharply pointed, deeply lobed leaves on fine trailing stems, giving it a finer, lacier texture than standard ivies. It drapes neatly from shelves and baskets and takes well to topiary frames.

Indoors, give it bright, filtered light and water when the top inch of soil dries; it prefers not to sit soggy. An occasional misting or a rinse in the sink keeps the foliage fresh and discourages spider mites. Trim to keep it full.