Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Hybrid origin
Central America, South America
Types
Gwillimia, Manglietia, Kmeria
Vine, Flowering plant
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
All sorts of environments, Along Railroads, Banks, Moist Ditches, Roadsides, rocky banks of streams
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-13
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Purple, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Purple, Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, 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
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?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Leaf Cutting, Tuber propagation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Canker, Crown gall, Hoplia beetle, Leaf burn, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Scorch, Soft scales, Thripes, Wetwood
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Beetles, Cutworms, Insects, Mites, Whiteflies
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, Nausea, Skin rash, Twitching of face
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Treatment of Dark Spots
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
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, Used for its medicinal properties
Starch, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Botanical Name
MAGNOLIA 'Alexandria'
IPOMOEA batatas 'Blackie'
Common Name
Alexandria Magnolia, Magnolia
Blackie Sweet Potato Vine, Sweet Potato Vine
In Hindi
हिम चम्पा
शकरकन्द
In German
Magnolienbaum
Süßkartoffel
In French
magnolia
Patate douce
In Spanish
árbol de magnolia
Ipomoea batatas
In Greek
Magnolia δέντρο
Sweet potato
In Portuguese
magnólia
Batata-doce
In Polish
magnolia drzewa
Wilec ziemniaczany
In Latin
Magnolia lignum
Ipomoea batatas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Solanales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Magnolia Tree and Sweet Potato Vine
Season and care of Magnolia Tree and Sweet Potato Vine is important to know. While considering everything about Magnolia Tree and Sweet Potato Vine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Magnolia Tree season is Spring and Summer and Sweet Potato Vine season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Magnolia Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet Potato Vine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Magnolia Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Potato Vine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Magnolia Tree and Sweet Potato Vine Physical Information
Magnolia Tree and Sweet Potato Vine physical information is very important for comparison. Magnolia Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Sweet Potato Vine height is 15.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Magnolia Tree and Sweet Potato Vine are as follows:
Magnolia Tree flower color: Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Magnolia Tree leaf color: Green
Sweet Potato Vine flower color: Purple and Rose
- Sweet Potato Vine leaf color: Purple, Dark Green and Black
Care of Magnolia Tree and Sweet Potato Vine
Care of Magnolia Tree and Sweet Potato Vine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Magnolia Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Sweet Potato Vine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Magnolia Tree 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.