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Ivy (Hedera)
Also known as : Algerian ivy
Ivy are a small group of evergreen plants famous for their ability to cling and climb. They are often used decoratively to cover the sides of stone buildings. Ivy have had great cultural and symbolic significance, representing love and friendship. They were also thought to be able to protect people from misfortune and evil spirits. For this reason, many royal crests and sigils incorporated these plants.
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Ivy is renowned for its adaptability and tenacity in various indoor and outdoor environments. The Basic Care Needs for ivy include dappled or partial sunlight, well-draining soil, and moderate watering – avoiding both swimming and drying out. Common Challenges faced by this genus encompass leaf scorch, pests like spider mites and aphids, and susceptibility to fungal diseases. In terms of Seasonal Considerations, ivy slows growth in winter, reducing its water and light needs, while summer may necessitate extra watering due to heat.
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8 most common species:
Hedera helix
English ivy
English ivy is the most common climber of European forests. It is a perennial woody vine with evergreen, dark, shiny lobed leaves. It utilizes aerial rootlets to attach to the tree bark with exceptional strength, helping the english ivy creep more than 15 m up a tree. Hedera helix also grows as a forest groundcover and is invasive outside its native range.
Hedera algeriensis
Algerian ivy
Algerian ivy (Hedera algeriensis) is an evergreen ivy native to coastal mountains in Algeria and the north African coast. Algerian ivy is adaptable to most soil conditions. This species is considered invasive in some regions and has been cultivated in Britain since 1838. It's often planted as a ground cover on highway embankments to control erosion.
Hedera canariensis
Algerian ivy
Algerian ivy Hedera canariensis is commonly planted as an ornamental, engulfing fences, house walls, sheds, and old tree trunks. But beware, although it has an alluring look, It's a vigorous grower and will need to actively be kept at bay to prevent it from taking over! Although it prefers moist, rich soil, it will tolerate poorer conditions.
Hedera rhombea
Japanese ivy
It is an evergreen wood vine or shrub or bush perennial climbing 10 m length, with aerial roots. Stems are green. The leaves of Hedera rhombea are medium green, rhombic diamond shaped leaves. Leaves have petiole, is glossy and dark green. The bisexual flowers are yellow-green having 4 to 5 mm diameter. Different kinds of flowers, small, greenish-yellow, gathered in large numbers in erect umbrellas.
Hedera colchica
Persian ivy
Persian ivy (Hedera colchica) is grown as a versatile groundcover that does particularly well in shaded areas. It's also good for erosion control on slopes, and can climb walls and trellis, and even make topiary art. Persian ivy is named after a region to the east of the Black Sea where this plant is native.
Hedera hibernica
Atlantic ivy
It is an evergreen climbing plant, growing to 20 to 30 m high where suitable surfaces (trees, cliffs, walls) are available, and also growing as ground cover where there are no vertical surfaces. The leaves have entire margins and are ovoid or with five triangular lobes. The surface is glossy dark green with light ribs, while the underside is pale green. The fruits are blue-black berries.
Hedera nepalensis
Himalayan ivy
Himalayan ivy is a woody evergreen perennial vine native to Nepal with gray-green leaves. It is typically cultivated and used as a climbing vine or trailing ground cover. All components of this plant are harmful to humans because they contain saponins.
Hedera helix 'Goldchild'
English ivy 'Goldchild'
English ivy 'Goldchild' is a variegated ivy with heart-shaped leaves that are dark green with yellow margins. It is commonly used in gardens for its ornamental value and ability to attract birds and insects. The plant is toxic to humans and pets if ingested and can be invasive if not properly contained.

All Species of Ivy

English ivy
Hedera helix
English ivy
English ivy is the most common climber of European forests. It is a perennial woody vine with evergreen, dark, shiny lobed leaves. It utilizes aerial rootlets to attach to the tree bark with exceptional strength, helping the english ivy creep more than 15 m up a tree. Hedera helix also grows as a forest groundcover and is invasive outside its native range.
Algerian ivy
Hedera algeriensis
Algerian ivy
Algerian ivy (Hedera algeriensis) is an evergreen ivy native to coastal mountains in Algeria and the north African coast. Algerian ivy is adaptable to most soil conditions. This species is considered invasive in some regions and has been cultivated in Britain since 1838. It's often planted as a ground cover on highway embankments to control erosion.
Algerian ivy
Hedera canariensis
Algerian ivy
Algerian ivy Hedera canariensis is commonly planted as an ornamental, engulfing fences, house walls, sheds, and old tree trunks. But beware, although it has an alluring look, It's a vigorous grower and will need to actively be kept at bay to prevent it from taking over! Although it prefers moist, rich soil, it will tolerate poorer conditions.
Japanese ivy
Hedera rhombea
Japanese ivy
It is an evergreen wood vine or shrub or bush perennial climbing 10 m length, with aerial roots. Stems are green. The leaves of Hedera rhombea are medium green, rhombic diamond shaped leaves. Leaves have petiole, is glossy and dark green. The bisexual flowers are yellow-green having 4 to 5 mm diameter. Different kinds of flowers, small, greenish-yellow, gathered in large numbers in erect umbrellas.
Persian ivy
Hedera colchica
Persian ivy
Persian ivy (Hedera colchica) is grown as a versatile groundcover that does particularly well in shaded areas. It's also good for erosion control on slopes, and can climb walls and trellis, and even make topiary art. Persian ivy is named after a region to the east of the Black Sea where this plant is native.
Atlantic ivy
Hedera hibernica
Atlantic ivy
It is an evergreen climbing plant, growing to 20 to 30 m high where suitable surfaces (trees, cliffs, walls) are available, and also growing as ground cover where there are no vertical surfaces. The leaves have entire margins and are ovoid or with five triangular lobes. The surface is glossy dark green with light ribs, while the underside is pale green. The fruits are blue-black berries.
Himalayan ivy
Hedera nepalensis
Himalayan ivy
Himalayan ivy is a woody evergreen perennial vine native to Nepal with gray-green leaves. It is typically cultivated and used as a climbing vine or trailing ground cover. All components of this plant are harmful to humans because they contain saponins.
English ivy 'Goldchild'
Hedera helix 'Goldchild'
English ivy 'Goldchild'
English ivy 'Goldchild' is a variegated ivy with heart-shaped leaves that are dark green with yellow margins. It is commonly used in gardens for its ornamental value and ability to attract birds and insects. The plant is toxic to humans and pets if ingested and can be invasive if not properly contained.
English ivy 'Pedata'
Hedera helix 'Pedata'
English ivy 'Pedata'
English ivy 'Pedata' is also called "Bird foot ivy" because of its main distinction: the deeply lobed leaf that brings to mind the shape of a bird foot. The leaf consists of three narrow lobes, with smaller lateral ones. It can reach a height and the spread of 4 m in the span of 5 to 10 years.
English ivy 'Wilsonii'
Hedera helix 'Wilsonii'
English ivy 'Wilsonii'
English ivy 'Wilsonii' is a variation on Baltic ivy (or Baltic English ivy) with smaller leaves. Each leaf has a distinct bird-foot shape and attractive green color. It retains a more compact habit than most related variants and is less likely to become invasive. It is well regarded as ground cover.
Algerian ivy 'Gloire de Marengo'
Hedera canariensis 'Gloire de Marengo'
Algerian ivy 'Gloire de Marengo'
Algerian ivy 'Gloire de Marengo' has dark green heart-shaped leaves that are marble gray-green and have irregular creamy-white margins. The name of this cultivar refers to the city of Marengo, from which a specimen was taken in the 19th century.
Asterisk English Ivy
Hedera helix 'Asterisk'
Asterisk English Ivy
Asterisk English Ivy puts out slender, distinctly star-shaped leaves rather than the bulkier shapes of its parent English ivy. This star shape - which can resemble an asterisk of sorts - is reflected in the cultivar's name. It grows quickly and makes for a great ground cover or climbing vine to cover walls and fences.
Ivy
Hedera helix 'Glacier'
Ivy
Ivy is a fast-growing, vigorous ivy cultivar. It is referred to as 'Glacier' not for its cold tolerance (although it does do fine in cool temperate climates) but, rather, from its coloration. The rounded, triangular leaves of ivy are variegated, sporting splotches of glacier white and gray along with the typical green. It looks quite attractive in a winter hanging basket.
English ivy 'Conglomerata'
Hedera helix 'Conglomerata'
English ivy 'Conglomerata'
English ivy 'Conglomerata' is an unusual form of ivy that grows slowly in a dense 'conglomerate' of leaves that pack the leaf stems. Where the parent plant climbs freely and quickly to vine lengths of up to 30 m, after 10 years this cultivar will reach just 45 cm. This ivy loves shady growing conditions.
Ivy 'Wonder'
Hedera helix 'Wonder'
Ivy 'Wonder'
Ivy 'Wonder' is a relatively compact form of English ivy that is often considered ideal for indoor hanging pots. As the name suggests, this cultivar can be a nice one to just sit and ponder. It seems to get more attention in Europe than North America.
English ivy 'Manda's Crested'
Hedera helix 'Manda's Crested'
English ivy 'Manda's Crested'
The leaves on this cultivar of English ivy are wavy and unique but retain the deep green and pale veins of its parent. In the winter, though, english ivy 'Manda's Crested' gains a purple tinge as the temperature drops as if to keep the garden or climbing wall colorful all year.
English ivy 'Yellow Ripple'
Hedera helix 'Yellow Ripple'
English ivy 'Yellow Ripple'
English ivy 'Yellow Ripple' is variegated with 'ripples' of yellow, silver, and green primarily around the leaf margins. This cultivar grows more slowly than its parent, English ivy, but tolerates higher temperatures. That can be an important deciding factor for gardeners in warmer climates.
Himalayan ivy
Hedera sinensis
Himalayan ivy
Himalayan ivy is a lush, climbing evergreen endemic to East Asia. It flourishes in shaded forests, twining gracefully over trees and stones with its flexible stems and dense, glossy foliage. Its leaves are heart-shaped with pointed tips, which offer an ample surface to capture sunlight in its dim woodland havens. Resilient in temperament, himalayan ivy clads surfaces in a tapestry of green, even in challenging urban environments.
English ivy 'Spetchley'
Hedera helix 'Spetchley'
English ivy 'Spetchley'
English ivy 'Spetchley' is an English ivy cultivar named for Spetchley Park Gardens, a well-curated horticultural center in Worcestershire, UK. This cultivar is unique in that the small triangular leaves are divided into three lobes. Normally English Ivy varieties are either divided into five lobes or none at all.
Colchis ivy 'Sulphur Heart'
Hedera colchica 'Sulphur Heart'
Colchis ivy 'Sulphur Heart'
Colchis ivy 'Sulphur Heart', also known as 'Paddy's Pride', is a H. colchica cultivar with extremely large, ovate, variegated leaves that can reach 20 cm in length. The name comes from the fact that the center of each dark-green leaf is splashed with yellow or yellow-green. It is a self-clinging, large evergreen climber.
English ivy 'Ceridwen'
Hedera helix 'Ceridwen'
English ivy 'Ceridwen'
The lobed english ivy 'Ceridwen' leaves appear with attractive yellow variegation primarily located along the edges outside deeper green or gray-green centers. It is regarded as a better houseplant than an outdoor plant, unlike its ancestral English ivy. English ivy 'Ceridwen' is among the faster-growing ivies.
English ivy 'Ivalace'
Hedera helix 'Ivalace'
English ivy 'Ivalace'
Named "Ivy of the Year" in 2011 by the American Ivy Society, the five-pointed leaves on english ivy 'Ivalace' have a ruffled, lace-like appearance that earned the cultivar its name. These leaves help distinguish it from its English ivy parentage, and gardeners will happily enjoy these cultivars as they inhabit hanging pots, climb walls and trees, or spread out as ground cover.
English ivy 'Gold Child'
Hedera helix 'Gold Child'
English ivy 'Gold Child'
English ivy 'Gold Child' is an ivy hybrid of particular ornamental appeal for its unique two-colored leaves that feature lovely golden edges that are not found on the parent plant, and explain its name. This award-winning and versatile ivy makes a great houseplant and is also a popular outdoor groundcover plant.
English ivy 'Green Ripple'
Hedera helix 'Green Ripple'
English ivy 'Green Ripple'
The deep green of the leaves contrasts with pale veins to create a ripple-like effect (presumably for how it was named), helping english ivy 'Green Ripple' stand out from its other English ivy relatives. If that weren't enough, the leaves take on a purple flush during winter, ensuring your fence or wall remains gorgeous all year long.
English ivy 'Kolibri'
Hedera helix 'Kolibri'
English ivy 'Kolibri'
English ivy 'Kolibri' sports leaves of the same shape as its English ivy ancestors, but spices the visuals up with creamy or yellowish variegation. The coloration makes it an attractive addition to many gardens. It's name 'Kolibri' is the word for 'hummingbird' in several European languages.
English ivy 'Oro di Bogliasco'
Hedera helix 'Oro di Bogliasco'
English ivy 'Oro di Bogliasco'
The center of each english ivy 'Oro di Bogliasco' leaf features a feathery mass of creamy yellow variegation. Gardeners enjoy this more colorful version of English ivy that climbs walls and fences and scrambles across the ground. The name means "gold from Bogliasco village."
English ivy 'Cavendishii'
Hedera helix 'Cavendishii'
English ivy 'Cavendishii'
English ivy 'Cavendishii' is a climbing vine that differs from its English ivy parent plant because of its variegated green and white leaves, which are far more striking than the plain green leaves of the parent. This cultivar is a long-established English hybrid, named 'Cavendishii' after the English surname Cavendish.
English ivy 'Shamrock'
Hedera helix 'Shamrock'
English ivy 'Shamrock'
English ivy 'Shamrock' is more distinctly lobed than its ordinary English ivy ancestors. The three-lobed shape recalls at least the general idea of their namesake. It can grow well both indoors and out and some gardeners prefer this cultivar's leaf shape to other styles of ivy.
Colchis ivy 'Dentata Variegata'
Hedera colchica 'Dentata Variegata'
Colchis ivy 'Dentata Variegata'
Colchis ivy 'Dentata Variegata' is a variegated, quick-growing cultivar of H. colchica. It is distinct because of its large, heart-shaped, dark molted green leaves that have uneven, cream-colored edges. It flowers in the autumn. Climbing shoots are sterile and can be distinguished from flowering shoots by its rounder foliage. Colchis ivy 'Dentata Variegata' received the Award of Garden Merit.
English ivy 'Midas Touch'
Hedera helix 'Midas Touch'
English ivy 'Midas Touch'
English ivy 'Midas Touch' is presumably named so because its leaves run with gold as though the variegation was touched by the fabled King Midas. The color distinguishes it easily from its English ivy parentage. Naturally, gardeners are drawn to the pairing of green and gold which is retained all year long.
Algerian ivy 'Gloire de Marengo'
Hedera algeriensis 'Gloire de Marengo'
Algerian ivy 'Gloire de Marengo'
Algerian ivy 'Gloire de Marengo'’s spreading growth habit makes it an excellent climbing plant in shade gardens, and it is also a popular container plant. Unlike some other plants in the genus, it produces variegated leaves that add to its appeal among gardeners.
English ivy 'Anne Marie'
Hedera helix 'Anne Marie'
English ivy 'Anne Marie'
Kept for its versatility, the english ivy 'Anne Marie' is an ornamental ivy cultivar that is low maintenance with tolerance to animal pests and droughts. Gardeners often use this cultivar as a ground cover, in a container, or train it as a climbing cultivar. Fast growing, the english ivy 'Anne Marie' can grow up to 1.2 m tall.
Ivy 'White Wonder'
Hedera helix 'White Wonder'
Ivy 'White Wonder'
Ivy 'White Wonder' is acclaimed - and named - for the remarkable white edging on each leaf (which could potentially be where it got it's name). That makes it easy to tell apart from its English ivy forebears. Some gardeners will employ it in a hanging pot until it gets too large, then plant it near a wall or fence to cover the surface in beautiful vines.
English ivy 'Little Diamond'
Hedera helix 'Little Diamond'
English ivy 'Little Diamond'
English ivy 'Little Diamond' is a versatile and robust evergreen climber, favored for its small, elegant, diamond-shaped leaves edged with a creamy white hue. Its ornamental foliage, splashed with variegation, brings vibrant life to shady garden spots, effortlessly clinging to structures or sprawling as ground cover. In optimal conditions, it thrives, showcasing both its resilience to low-light environments and its potential to beautify with minimal upkeep.
Azores ivy
Hedera azorica
Azores ivy
Azores ivy is an evergreen climbing vine renowned for its lush, shiny, dark green leaves, which often exhibit three to five lobes. Adapting to its native Azores island habitat, azores ivy can robustly cling to various surfaces with aerial rootlets, thriving in the mild, moist climate. It blooms in late autumn, producing small, yellow-green flowers that give way to black, berry-like fruits, which are significant for wildlife sustenance but are inedible for humans.
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Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
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Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
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Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
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Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
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Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
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Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
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Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
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Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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Also known as: Algerian ivy
Ivy are a small group of evergreen plants famous for their ability to cling and climb. They are often used decoratively to cover the sides of stone buildings. Ivy have had great cultural and symbolic significance, representing love and friendship. They were also thought to be able to protect people from misfortune and evil spirits. For this reason, many royal crests and sigils incorporated these plants.
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Ivy is renowned for its adaptability and tenacity in various indoor and outdoor environments. The Basic Care Needs for ivy include dappled or partial sunlight, well-draining soil, and moderate watering – avoiding both swimming and drying out. Common Challenges faced by this genus encompass leaf scorch, pests like spider mites and aphids, and susceptibility to fungal diseases. In terms of Seasonal Considerations, ivy slows growth in winter, reducing its water and light needs, while summer may necessitate extra watering due to heat.
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8 most common species:
Hedera helix
English ivy
English ivy is the most common climber of European forests. It is a perennial woody vine with evergreen, dark, shiny lobed leaves. It utilizes aerial rootlets to attach to the tree bark with exceptional strength, helping the english ivy creep more than 15 m up a tree. Hedera helix also grows as a forest groundcover and is invasive outside its native range.
Hedera algeriensis
Algerian ivy
Algerian ivy (Hedera algeriensis) is an evergreen ivy native to coastal mountains in Algeria and the north African coast. Algerian ivy is adaptable to most soil conditions. This species is considered invasive in some regions and has been cultivated in Britain since 1838. It's often planted as a ground cover on highway embankments to control erosion.
Hedera canariensis
Algerian ivy
Algerian ivy Hedera canariensis is commonly planted as an ornamental, engulfing fences, house walls, sheds, and old tree trunks. But beware, although it has an alluring look, It's a vigorous grower and will need to actively be kept at bay to prevent it from taking over! Although it prefers moist, rich soil, it will tolerate poorer conditions.
Hedera rhombea
Japanese ivy
It is an evergreen wood vine or shrub or bush perennial climbing 10 m length, with aerial roots. Stems are green. The leaves of Hedera rhombea are medium green, rhombic diamond shaped leaves. Leaves have petiole, is glossy and dark green. The bisexual flowers are yellow-green having 4 to 5 mm diameter. Different kinds of flowers, small, greenish-yellow, gathered in large numbers in erect umbrellas.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Ficus
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Rubus
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
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Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Solanum
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Rosa
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Quercus
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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These cookies are set because of our use of Google Analytics. They are used to collect information about your use of our application/website. The cookies collect specific information, such as your IP address, data related to your device and other information about your use of the application/website. Please note that the data processing is essentially carried out by Google LLC and Google may use your data collected by the cookies for own purposes, e.g. profiling and will combine it with other data such as your Google Account. For more information about how Google processes your data and Google’s approach to privacy as well as implemented safeguards for your data, please see here.
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1 Year

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Purpose
We use these cookies to collect information about how you use our site, monitor site performance, and improve our site performance, our services, and your experience.
Lifespan
1 Year
Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies are used by advertising companies to serve ads that are relevant to your interests.
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Facebook Pixel
Purpose
A conversion pixel tracking that we use for retargeting campaigns. Learn more here.
Lifespan
1 Year

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Source
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Purpose
This cookie provides mobile analytics and attribution services that enable us to measure and analyze the effectiveness of marketing campaigns, certain events and actions within the Application. Learn more here.
Lifespan
1 Year
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