Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Vine, Flowering plant
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Tropical regions
All sorts of environments, Along Railroads, Banks, Moist Ditches, Roadsides, rocky banks of streams
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
10-13
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
Purple, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Round
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Leaf Cutting, Tuber propagation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Aphids, Beetles, Cutworms, Insects, Mites, Whiteflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, Nausea, Skin rash, Twitching of face
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cures constipation, Fiber, Low calories, lowering blood pressure, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Root, Shoots, Stem, Tuber
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Starch, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Blue Ridge'( Acephala Group)
IPOMOEA batatas 'Blackie'
Common Name
Kale
Blackie Sweet Potato Vine, Sweet Potato Vine
In German
Grünkohl
Süßkartoffel
In French
Chou frisé
Patate douce
In Spanish
Col rizada
Ipomoea batatas
In Greek
Λάχανο
Sweet potato
In Portuguese
Couve
Batata-doce
In Polish
Kapusta włoska
Wilec ziemniaczany
In Latin
kale
Ipomoea batatas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Solanales
Family
Brassicaceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Kale and Sweet Potato Vine
Season and care of Kale and Sweet Potato Vine is important to know. While considering everything about Kale and Sweet Potato Vine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kale season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Potato Vine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kale is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Potato Vine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kale is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Potato Vine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kale and Sweet Potato Vine Physical Information
Kale and Sweet Potato Vine physical information is very important for comparison. Kale height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Sweet Potato Vine height is 15.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Kale and Sweet Potato Vine are as follows:
Kale flower color: Yellow
Kale leaf color: Dark Green
Sweet Potato Vine flower color: Purple and Rose
- Sweet Potato Vine leaf color: Purple, Dark Green and Black
Care of Kale and Sweet Potato Vine
Care of Kale and Sweet Potato Vine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kale pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Potato Vine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kale 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.