Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Melanesia
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, Micronesia
Types
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Hannah Yams, Japanese Sweet Potatoes
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Cold Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
11-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Red, Green, Copper
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Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Green, Purple, Light Green, Chartreuse, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Stem Cutting, Tuber propagation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
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 Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Aphids, Beetles, Leafminers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Beetles, Mites, white worms
Allergy
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Abdominal pain, Skin rash, Swelling, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Leaves, Root, Shoots
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Vine
Botanical Name
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
IPOMOEA batatas
Common Name
Copperleaf
Sweet Potato, Sweet Potato Vine
In Hindi
Copperleaf
शकरकंद
In German
Copperleaf
Süßkartoffel
In French
Copperleaf
Patate douce
In Spanish
copperleaf
Batata
In Greek
Copperleaf
Γλυκοπατάτα
In Portuguese
Copperleaf
Batata doce
In Polish
CopperLeaf
Słodki ziemniak
In Latin
Copperleaf
Dulcis SOLANUM TUBEROSUM
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Solanales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Acalyphoideae
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Season and Care of Copperleaf and Sweet Potato
Season and care of Copperleaf and Sweet Potato is important to know. While considering everything about Copperleaf and Sweet Potato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Potato season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Potato is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Potato is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Copperleaf and Sweet Potato Physical Information
Copperleaf and Sweet Potato physical information is very important for comparison. Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Sweet Potato height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Copperleaf and Sweet Potato are as follows:
Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper
Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze
Sweet Potato flower color:
- Sweet Potato leaf color: Green, Purple, Light Green, Chartreuse and Bronze
Care of Copperleaf and Sweet Potato
Care of Copperleaf and Sweet Potato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copperleaf pruning is done 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 Copperleaf 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.