diff --git a/pcmove.cpp b/pcmove.cpp
index 3f4d1687..3f8c28b5 100644
--- a/pcmove.cpp
+++ b/pcmove.cpp
@@ -907,7 +907,7 @@ bool pcmove::attack() {
       changes.ccell(c2);
       // salamanders are stunned for longer time when pushed into a wall
       if(c2->monst == moSalamander && (mip.t == c2 || !mip.t)) c2->stuntime = 10;
-      if(!c2->monst) {
+      if(!c2->monst || isAnyIvy(m)) {
         spread_plague(cwt.at, c2, mi.d, moPlayer);
         produceGhost(c2, m, moPlayer);
         }