Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, Micronesia
Types
Not Available
Hannah Yams, Japanese Sweet Potatoes
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Cold Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
11-12
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
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
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting, Tuber propagation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Blackspot mold
Aphids, Beetles, Leafminers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Foliage
Insignificant
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Birds
Aphids, Beetles, Mites, white worms
Allergy
Miscarriage, Rash
Abdominal pain, Skin rash, Swelling, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Heals Damaged Hair, Strong, beautiful hair
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Nutritive
Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Leaves, Root, Shoots
Other Uses
Chewed as a thirst quencher, Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make a twine
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Vine
Botanical Name
ULMUS rubra
IPOMOEA batatas
Common Name
Slippery Elm
Sweet Potato, Sweet Potato Vine
In Hindi
Slippery Elm
शकरकंद
In German
Rotulme
Süßkartoffel
In French
Slippery Elm
Patate douce
In Spanish
olmo resbaladizo
Batata
In Greek
Slippery Elm
Γλυκοπατάτα
In Portuguese
Slippery Elm
Batata doce
In Polish
Slippery Elm
Słodki ziemniak
In Latin
Lubricus Elm
Dulcis SOLANUM TUBEROSUM
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Solanales
Family
Ulmaceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Slippery Elm and Sweet Potato
Season and care of Slippery Elm and Sweet Potato is important to know. While considering everything about Slippery Elm and Sweet Potato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Slippery Elm season is Not Available and Sweet Potato season is Not Available. The type of soil for Slippery Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet Potato is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Slippery Elm is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Potato is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Slippery Elm and Sweet Potato Physical Information
Slippery Elm and Sweet Potato physical information is very important for comparison. Slippery Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Sweet Potato height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Slippery Elm and Sweet Potato are as follows:
Slippery Elm flower color: Tan and Sandy Brown
Slippery Elm leaf color: Green
Sweet Potato flower color: Not Available
- Sweet Potato leaf color: Green, Purple, Light Green, Chartreuse and Bronze
Care of Slippery Elm and Sweet Potato
Care of Slippery Elm and Sweet Potato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Slippery Elm 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 Slippery Elm 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.