Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, Micronesia
Types
Not available
Hannah Yams, Japanese Sweet Potatoes
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rainforest
Cold Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
11-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple, Light Green, Chartreuse, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Spade shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Stem Cutting, Tuber propagation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs, Needs a lot of water initially
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Aphids, Beetles, Leafminers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Ants, Bees, Flies, Not Available
Aphids, Beetles, Mites, white worms
Allergy
Poisonous, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Abdominal pain, Skin rash, Swelling, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Insect Bites
Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Sap, Stem
Leaves, Root, Shoots
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Vine
Botanical Name
Alocasia brisbanensis
IPOMOEA batatas
Common Name
Alocasia, Elephant Ear, native lily, cunjevoi
Sweet Potato, Sweet Potato Vine
In German
Alocasia
Süßkartoffel
In French
Alocasia
Patate douce
In Spanish
Alocasia
Batata
In Greek
Alocasia
Γλυκοπατάτα
In Portuguese
Alocasia
Batata doce
In Polish
Alocasia
Słodki ziemniak
In Latin
Aglaonema
Dulcis SOLANUM TUBEROSUM
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Colocasieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Alocasia and Sweet Potato
Season and care of Alocasia and Sweet Potato is important to know. While considering everything about Alocasia and Sweet Potato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alocasia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Potato season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alocasia is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Potato is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alocasia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Potato is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Alocasia and Sweet Potato Physical Information
Alocasia and Sweet Potato physical information is very important for comparison. Alocasia height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Sweet Potato height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Alocasia and Sweet Potato are as follows:
Alocasia flower color: White and Green
Alocasia leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green and Dark Green
Sweet Potato flower color: Not Available
- Sweet Potato leaf color: Green, Purple, Light Green, Chartreuse and Bronze
Care of Alocasia and Sweet Potato
Care of Alocasia and Sweet Potato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alocasia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Potato pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Alocasia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Potato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.