Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, Micronesia
Types
Not available
Hannah Yams, Japanese Sweet Potatoes
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Cold Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
11-12
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Purple, Light Green, Chartreuse, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting, Tuber propagation
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Slugs, Soft scales, Spider mites
Aphids, Beetles, Leafminers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Aphids, Beetles, Mites, white worms
Allergy
Nasal Congestion
Abdominal pain, Skin rash, Swelling, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Regulates Blood Sugar, Snakebite
Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Root, Shoots
Other Uses
Used in curries, soups, stews, Used in making tea, Used in treatment of mouth ulcers
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Vine
Botanical Name
Bidens alba
IPOMOEA batatas
Common Name
Beggarticks, Bidens, black jack, burr marigolds, tickseeds, Spanish needles
Sweet Potato, Sweet Potato Vine
In German
Bidens
Süßkartoffel
In French
Bidens
Patate douce
In Greek
Bidens
Γλυκοπατάτα
In Portuguese
Bidens
Batata doce
In Polish
Bidens
Słodki ziemniak
In Latin
Bidens
Dulcis SOLANUM TUBEROSUM
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Solanales
Family
Asteraceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Coreopsideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Bidens and Sweet Potato
Season and care of Bidens and Sweet Potato is important to know. While considering everything about Bidens and Sweet Potato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bidens season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweet Potato season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bidens is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Potato is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bidens is Neutral and for Sweet Potato is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bidens and Sweet Potato Physical Information
Bidens and Sweet Potato physical information is very important for comparison. Bidens height is Not Available and width 25.40 cm whereas Sweet Potato height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Bidens and Sweet Potato are as follows:
Care of Bidens and Sweet Potato
Care of Bidens and Sweet Potato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bidens pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Potato pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bidens 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.