Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southeastern United States
Central America, South America
Types
Pinus elliottii elliottii, Pinus elliottii densa
Vine, Flowering plant
Habitat
Humid climates, Warm and moist climatic conditions
All sorts of environments, Along Railroads, Banks, Moist Ditches, Roadsides, rocky banks of streams
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-13
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
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
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Cuttings, Leaf Cutting, Tuber propagation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Reduce water once established
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Annosus Root Rot, Rust, Scale insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Small mammals, Squirrels
Aphids, Beetles, Cutworms, Insects, Mites, Whiteflies
Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation
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
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Chronic fatigue, Cold, gonorrhoea, Rheumatism
Cures constipation, Fiber, Low calories, lowering blood pressure, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Leaves, Root, Shoots, Stem, Tuber
Other Uses
Paper pulp, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used in construction
Starch, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Botanical Name
Pinus elliottii
IPOMOEA batatas 'Blackie'
Common Name
slash pine
Blackie Sweet Potato Vine, Sweet Potato Vine
In Hindi
स्लेश पाइन
शकरकन्द
In German
Schrägstrich Kiefer
Süßkartoffel
In French
slash pine
Patate douce
In Spanish
pino slash
Ipomoea batatas
In Greek
κάθετο πεύκης
Sweet potato
In Portuguese
pinho barra
Batata-doce
In Polish
sosny ukośnik
Wilec ziemniaczany
In Latin
VULNUS pinus
Ipomoea batatas
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Slash Pine and Sweet Potato Vine
Season and care of Slash Pine and Sweet Potato Vine is important to know. While considering everything about Slash Pine and Sweet Potato Vine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Slash Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Potato Vine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Slash Pine is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Potato Vine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Slash Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Potato Vine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Slash Pine and Sweet Potato Vine Physical Information
Slash Pine and Sweet Potato Vine physical information is very important for comparison. Slash Pine height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Sweet Potato Vine height is 15.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Slash Pine and Sweet Potato Vine are as follows:
Slash Pine flower color: Yellow
Slash Pine leaf color: Green
Sweet Potato Vine flower color: Purple and Rose
- Sweet Potato Vine leaf color: Purple, Dark Green and Black
Care of Slash Pine and Sweet Potato Vine
Care of Slash Pine and Sweet Potato Vine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Slash Pine 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 Slash Pine 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.