Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Hybrid origin
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, Micronesia
Types
Oriental White
Pink Oriental
Light Pink Oriental
Red Oriental
Hannah Yams, Japanese Sweet Potatoes
Habitat
gardens, Tropical regions
Cold Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
11-12
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Purple, Light Green, Chartreuse, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Stem Cutting, Tuber propagation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Needs a lot of water initially
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
Aphids, Beetles, Leafminers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aphids, Beetles, Mites, white worms
Allergy
Asthma
Abdominal pain, Skin rash, Swelling, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Fever, Stomach pain, tuberculosis
Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Root, Shoots
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes, Use in Chinese herbology, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Vine
Botanical Name
LILIUM 'Acapulco'
IPOMOEA batatas
Common Name
Acapulco Oriental Lily, Oriental Lily
Sweet Potato, Sweet Potato Vine
In Hindi
ओरिएंटल लिली
शकरकंद
In German
Orientalische Lilie
Süßkartoffel
In French
Lily Oriental
Patate douce
In Spanish
lirio oriental
Batata
In Greek
Oriental Lily
Γλυκοπατάτα
In Portuguese
Lily Oriental
Batata doce
In Polish
Oriental Lily
Słodki ziemniak
In Latin
Oriental Lily
Dulcis SOLANUM TUBEROSUM
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Lilieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Oriental Lily and Sweet Potato
Season and care of Oriental Lily and Sweet Potato is important to know. While considering everything about Oriental Lily and Sweet Potato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oriental Lily season is Summer and Sweet Potato season is Summer. The type of soil for Oriental Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet Potato is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oriental Lily is Neutral and for Sweet Potato is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Oriental Lily and Sweet Potato Physical Information
Oriental Lily and Sweet Potato physical information is very important for comparison. Oriental Lily height is 38.10 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Sweet Potato height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Oriental Lily and Sweet Potato are as follows:
Oriental Lily flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
Oriental Lily leaf color: Green
Sweet Potato flower color: Not Available
- Sweet Potato leaf color: Green, Purple, Light Green, Chartreuse and Bronze
Care of Oriental Lily and Sweet Potato
Care of Oriental Lily and Sweet Potato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oriental Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Potato pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Oriental Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Potato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.