Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Fruit
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, Micronesia
Types
fuji, jonathan apple
Hannah Yams, Japanese Sweet Potatoes
Habitat
Cold Regions, gardens
Cold Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
11-12
Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
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
Oval Cordate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Cutting, Tuber propagation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Average Water Needs, Needs a lot of water initially
In Summer
Alternate Days
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune central stem, Remove lateral branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Canker, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Ring Rot, Woodpecker feeding
Aphids, Beetles, Leafminers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Rocky Soil, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Aphids, Beetles, Mites, white worms
Allergy
Peripheral Edema, Vomiting
Abdominal pain, Skin rash, Swelling, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Anemia, constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders, Hair Loss, Parkinson
Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Root, Shoots
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Cosmetics, Used As Food
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Vine
Botanical Name
MALUS domestica 'Gala'
IPOMOEA batatas
Common Name
Apple, Eating Apple, Gala Apple
Sweet Potato, Sweet Potato Vine
In German
Gala Apfel
Süßkartoffel
In French
Gala
Patate douce
In Greek
Gala
Γλυκοπατάτα
In Portuguese
Gala
Batata doce
In Polish
Gala
Słodki ziemniak
In Latin
Gala
Dulcis SOLANUM TUBEROSUM
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Gala Apple and Sweet Potato
Season and care of Gala Apple and Sweet Potato is important to know. While considering everything about Gala Apple and Sweet Potato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gala Apple season is Spring and Fall and Sweet Potato season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Gala Apple is Clay, Loam and for Sweet Potato is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gala Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Potato is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gala Apple and Sweet Potato Physical Information
Gala Apple and Sweet Potato physical information is very important for comparison. Gala Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Sweet Potato height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Gala Apple and Sweet Potato are as follows:
Gala Apple flower color: White and Light Pink
Gala Apple leaf color: Green
Sweet Potato flower color: Not Available
- Sweet Potato leaf color: Green, Purple, Light Green, Chartreuse and Bronze
Care of Gala Apple and Sweet Potato
Care of Gala Apple and Sweet Potato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gala Apple pruning is done Prune central stem and Remove lateral branches and Sweet Potato pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Gala Apple needs Alternate Days and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Sweet Potato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.