Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Vine, Flowering plant
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
All sorts of environments, Along Railroads, Banks, Moist Ditches, Roadsides, rocky banks of streams
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Ivory
Purple, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green, Brown
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
Oblong or Lanceolate
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Leaf Cutting, Tuber propagation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Put diluted fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Chlorosis, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Beetles, Cutworms, Insects, Mites, Whiteflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, Nausea, Skin rash, Twitching of face
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
Cures constipation, Fiber, Low calories, lowering blood pressure, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Root, Shoots, Stem, Tuber
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Starch, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Botanical Name
DILLENIA indica
IPOMOEA batatas 'Blackie'
Common Name
Chulta, Elephant Apple
Blackie Sweet Potato Vine, Sweet Potato Vine
In Hindi
Elephant Apple
शकरकन्द
In German
Elefant von Apple
Süßkartoffel
In French
Elephant d'Apple
Patate douce
In Spanish
El elefante de Apple
Ipomoea batatas
In Greek
ελέφαντας της Apple
Sweet potato
In Portuguese
Elefante da Apple
Batata-doce
In Polish
Słoń Jabłko
Wilec ziemniaczany
In Latin
Elephant Apple
Ipomoea batatas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dilleniales
Solanales
Family
Dilleniaceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Elephant Apple and Sweet Potato Vine
Season and care of Elephant Apple and Sweet Potato Vine is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Apple and Sweet Potato Vine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Potato Vine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Potato Vine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Potato Vine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elephant Apple and Sweet Potato Vine Physical Information
Elephant Apple and Sweet Potato Vine physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm whereas Sweet Potato Vine height is 15.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Elephant Apple and Sweet Potato Vine are as follows:
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Sweet Potato Vine flower color: Purple and Rose
- Sweet Potato Vine leaf color: Purple, Dark Green and Black
Care of Elephant Apple and Sweet Potato Vine
Care of Elephant Apple and Sweet Potato Vine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches and Sweet Potato Vine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Elephant Apple 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.