Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Central America, South America
Types
Not available
Vine, Flowering plant
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
All sorts of environments, Along Railroads, Banks, Moist Ditches, Roadsides, rocky banks of streams
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-13
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Pink, Magenta
Purple, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Cuttings, Leaf Cutting, Tuber propagation
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Beetles, Cutworms, Insects, Mites, Whiteflies
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, Nausea, Skin rash, Twitching of face
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Reduce Bruises
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Dysmenorrhea, Gout, Rheumatism, Rheumatoid arthritis
Cures constipation, Fiber, Low calories, lowering blood pressure, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Root, Whole plant
Leaves, Root, Shoots, Stem, Tuber
Other Uses
Food for insects
Starch, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Botanical Name
ARDISIA humilis
IPOMOEA batatas 'Blackie'
Common Name
Ardisia, low shoebutton
Blackie Sweet Potato Vine, Sweet Potato Vine
In German
Ardisia
Süßkartoffel
In French
Ardisia
Patate douce
In Spanish
Ardisia
Ipomoea batatas
In Greek
Ardisia
Sweet potato
In Portuguese
Ardisia
Batata-doce
In Polish
Ardisia
Wilec ziemniaczany
In Latin
Ardisia
Ipomoea batatas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Primulales
Solanales
Family
Myrsinaceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ardisia and Sweet Potato Vine
Season and care of Ardisia and Sweet Potato Vine is important to know. While considering everything about Ardisia and Sweet Potato Vine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ardisia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Potato Vine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ardisia is Loam and for Sweet Potato Vine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ardisia is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Potato Vine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ardisia and Sweet Potato Vine Physical Information
Ardisia and Sweet Potato Vine physical information is very important for comparison. Ardisia height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Sweet Potato Vine height is 15.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Ardisia and Sweet Potato Vine are as follows:
Ardisia flower color: White, Pink and Magenta
Ardisia leaf color: Dark Green
Sweet Potato Vine flower color: Purple and Rose
- Sweet Potato Vine leaf color: Purple, Dark Green and Black
Care of Ardisia and Sweet Potato Vine
Care of Ardisia and Sweet Potato Vine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ardisia pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Potato Vine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ardisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Potato Vine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.