Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Central America, South America
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Vine, Flowering plant
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
All sorts of environments, Along Railroads, Banks, Moist Ditches, Roadsides, rocky banks of streams
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-13
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Not Available
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Red
Purple, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Not Available
Purple, Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Cuttings, Leaf Cutting, Tuber propagation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
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
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Aphids, Beetles, Cutworms, Insects, Mites, Whiteflies
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, Nausea, Skin rash, Twitching of face
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Cures constipation, Fiber, Low calories, lowering blood pressure, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Root, Shoots, Stem, Tuber
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Starch, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
IPOMOEA batatas 'Blackie'
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Blackie Sweet Potato Vine, Sweet Potato Vine
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
शकरकन्द
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Süßkartoffel
In French
Guzmania lingulata
Patate douce
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
Ipomoea batatas
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
Sweet potato
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
Batata-doce
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Wilec ziemniaczany
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
Ipomoea batatas
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Guzmania and Sweet Potato Vine
Season and care of Guzmania and Sweet Potato Vine is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Sweet Potato Vine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Potato Vine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Sweet Potato Vine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Sweet Potato Vine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Guzmania and Sweet Potato Vine Physical Information
Guzmania and Sweet Potato Vine physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Sweet Potato Vine height is 15.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Guzmania and Sweet Potato Vine are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Sweet Potato Vine flower color: Purple and Rose
- Sweet Potato Vine leaf color: Purple, Dark Green and Black
Care of Guzmania and Sweet Potato Vine
Care of Guzmania and Sweet Potato Vine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Sweet Potato Vine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Guzmania 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.