Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
South America, Brazil
Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Vine, Flowering plant
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Pastures
All sorts of environments, Along Railroads, Banks, Moist Ditches, Roadsides, rocky banks of streams
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
Purple, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Violet
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Leaf Cutting, Tuber propagation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, 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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Aphids, Beetles, Cutworms, Insects, Mites, Whiteflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, Nausea, Skin rash, Twitching of face
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
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
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Used as Ornamental plant
Starch, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Botanical Name
HELICONIA bihai
IPOMOEA batatas 'Blackie'
Common Name
Red Palulu, Firebird, Macaw Flower
Blackie Sweet Potato Vine, Sweet Potato Vine
In Hindi
Firebird
शकरकन्द
In German
Firebird
Süßkartoffel
In French
Oiseau de feu
Patate douce
In Spanish
Firebird
Ipomoea batatas
In Greek
Firebird
Sweet potato
In Portuguese
Firebird
Batata-doce
In Polish
Firebird
Wilec ziemniaczany
In Latin
Oedipus
Ipomoea batatas
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Solanales
Family
Heliconiaceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Palulu and Sweet Potato Vine
Season and care of Red Palulu and Sweet Potato Vine is important to know. While considering everything about Red Palulu and Sweet Potato Vine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Palulu season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Potato Vine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Palulu is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Potato Vine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Palulu is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Potato Vine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Palulu and Sweet Potato Vine Physical Information
Red Palulu and Sweet Potato Vine physical information is very important for comparison. Red Palulu height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Sweet Potato Vine height is 15.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Red Palulu and Sweet Potato Vine are as follows:
Red Palulu flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Red Palulu leaf color: Dark Green
Sweet Potato Vine flower color: Purple and Rose
- Sweet Potato Vine leaf color: Purple, Dark Green and Black
Care of Red Palulu and Sweet Potato Vine
Care of Red Palulu and Sweet Potato Vine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Palulu 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 Red Palulu 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.