Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Annual and Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Africa, Middle Africa
Central America, South America
Types
Not available
Vine, Flowering plant
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions, tropical grasslands, Tropical regions
All sorts of environments, Along Railroads, Banks, Moist Ditches, Roadsides, rocky banks of streams
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-14
10-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold, Bronze, Brown, Sienna
Purple, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Purple, Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Narrow
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Leaf Cutting, Tuber propagation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, 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
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Armored scales, Mealy bugs, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Beetles, Cutworms, Insects, Mites, Whiteflies
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
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
Aphrodisiac, Diarrhea
Cures constipation, Fiber, Low calories, lowering blood pressure, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Leaves, Root, Shoots, Stem, Tuber
Other Uses
Unknown
Starch, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Botanical Name
ANSELLIA africana
IPOMOEA batatas 'Blackie'
Common Name
African Ansellia, Leopard Orchid
Blackie Sweet Potato Vine, Sweet Potato Vine
In Hindi
Ansellia
शकरकन्द
In German
Ansellia
Süßkartoffel
In French
léopard orchidée
Patate douce
In Spanish
orchidée léopard
Ipomoea batatas
In Greek
Ansellia
Sweet potato
In Portuguese
Ansellia
Batata-doce
In Polish
Ansellia
Wilec ziemniaczany
In Latin
Ansellia
Ipomoea batatas
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Solanales
Family
Orchidaceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cymbidieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Leopard Orchid and Sweet Potato Vine
Season and care of Leopard Orchid and Sweet Potato Vine is important to know. While considering everything about Leopard Orchid and Sweet Potato Vine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leopard Orchid season is Spring and Summer and Sweet Potato Vine season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Leopard Orchid is Not Available and for Sweet Potato Vine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Leopard Orchid is Not Available and for Sweet Potato Vine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Leopard Orchid and Sweet Potato Vine Physical Information
Leopard Orchid and Sweet Potato Vine physical information is very important for comparison. Leopard Orchid height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Sweet Potato Vine height is 15.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Leopard Orchid and Sweet Potato Vine are as follows:
Leopard Orchid flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold, Bronze, Brown and Sienna
Leopard Orchid leaf color: Green
Sweet Potato Vine flower color: Purple and Rose
- Sweet Potato Vine leaf color: Purple, Dark Green and Black
Care of Leopard Orchid and Sweet Potato Vine
Care of Leopard Orchid and Sweet Potato Vine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leopard Orchid 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 Leopard Orchid 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.