Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Fern
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Central America, South America
Types
Not available
Vine, Flowering plant
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cliffs, Forests, Rocky areas, Slopes
All sorts of environments, Along Railroads, Banks, Moist Ditches, Roadsides, rocky banks of streams
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-13
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Purple, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Purple, Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Shade, 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
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
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?
Root Division, Spores
Cuttings, Leaf Cutting, Tuber propagation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, 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
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Beetles, Cutworms, Insects, Mites, Whiteflies
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, Nausea, Skin rash, Twitching of face
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Not Available
Leaves, Root, Shoots, Stem, Tuber
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Starch, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Botanical Name
DRYOPTERIS marginalis
IPOMOEA batatas 'Blackie'
Common Name
Marginal wood fern
Blackie Sweet Potato Vine, Sweet Potato Vine
In Hindi
marginal wood fern
शकरकन्द
In German
marginal Holz fern
Süßkartoffel
In French
marginal dryoptéride
Patate douce
In Spanish
helecho de madera marginal
Ipomoea batatas
In Greek
οριακή φτέρη ξύλο
Sweet potato
In Portuguese
samambaia de madeira marginal
Batata-doce
In Polish
marginalne drewna paproci
Wilec ziemniaczany
In Latin
Fern marginalibus
Ipomoea batatas
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Solanales
Family
Dryopteridaceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Marginal Wood Fern and Sweet Potato Vine
Season and care of Marginal Wood Fern and Sweet Potato Vine is important to know. While considering everything about Marginal Wood Fern and Sweet Potato Vine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marginal Wood Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Potato Vine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Marginal Wood Fern is Clay, Loam and for Sweet Potato Vine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marginal Wood Fern is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Potato Vine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Marginal Wood Fern and Sweet Potato Vine Physical Information
Marginal Wood Fern and Sweet Potato Vine physical information is very important for comparison. Marginal Wood Fern height is 30.50 cm and width 90.50 cm whereas Sweet Potato Vine height is 15.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Marginal Wood Fern and Sweet Potato Vine are as follows:
Marginal Wood Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Marginal Wood Fern leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Sweet Potato Vine flower color: Purple and Rose
- Sweet Potato Vine leaf color: Purple, Dark Green and Black
Care of Marginal Wood Fern and Sweet Potato Vine
Care of Marginal Wood Fern and Sweet Potato Vine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marginal Wood Fern pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Marginal Wood Fern 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.