Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southeastern United States
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, Micronesia
Types
Pinus elliottii elliottii, Pinus elliottii densa
Hannah Yams, Japanese Sweet Potatoes
Habitat
Humid climates, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Cold Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
11-12
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Purple, Light Green, Chartreuse, Bronze
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
Heart-shaped
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 Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Stem Cutting, Tuber propagation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Reduce water once established
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
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
Aphids, Beetles, Leafminers, 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, Mites, white worms
Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation
Abdominal pain, Skin rash, Swelling, Vomiting
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
Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Leaves, Root, Shoots
Other Uses
Paper pulp, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used in construction
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Vine
Botanical Name
Pinus elliottii
IPOMOEA batatas
Common Name
slash pine
Sweet Potato, Sweet Potato Vine
In Hindi
स्लेश पाइन
शकरकंद
In German
Schrägstrich Kiefer
Süßkartoffel
In French
slash pine
Patate douce
In Spanish
pino slash
Batata
In Greek
κάθετο πεύκης
Γλυκοπατάτα
In Portuguese
pinho barra
Batata doce
In Polish
sosny ukośnik
Słodki ziemniak
In Latin
VULNUS pinus
Dulcis SOLANUM TUBEROSUM
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Slash Pine and Sweet Potato
Season and care of Slash Pine and Sweet Potato is important to know. While considering everything about Slash Pine and Sweet Potato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Slash Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Potato season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Slash Pine is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Potato is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Slash Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Potato is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Slash Pine and Sweet Potato Physical Information
Slash Pine and Sweet Potato physical information is very important for comparison. Slash Pine height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Sweet Potato height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Slash Pine and Sweet Potato are as follows:
Slash Pine flower color: Yellow
Slash Pine leaf color: Green
Sweet Potato flower color: Not Available
- Sweet Potato leaf color: Green, Purple, Light Green, Chartreuse and Bronze
Care of Slash Pine and Sweet Potato
Care of Slash Pine and Sweet Potato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Slash Pine 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 Slash Pine 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.