Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Herbs
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southwestern United States, Central America, South America, Brazil
Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Vine, Flowering plant
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, Mountains, tropical grasslands
All sorts of environments, Along Railroads, Banks, Moist Ditches, Roadsides, rocky banks of streams
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Purple, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, 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
Even Pinnate
Acicular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial 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
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting
Cuttings, Leaf Cutting, Tuber propagation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial fruit blotch, Damping off, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch, Root rot, Septoria leaf spot, Southern blight
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Flies
Aphids, Beetles, Cutworms, Insects, Mites, Whiteflies
Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, Nausea, Skin rash, Twitching of face
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Hypoglycaemic
Cures constipation, Fiber, Low calories, lowering blood pressure, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Root, Shoots, Stem, Tuber
Other Uses
Not Available
Starch, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Botanical Name
STEVIA rebaudiana
IPOMOEA batatas 'Blackie'
Common Name
Candyleaf, Stevia, Sweetleaf
Blackie Sweet Potato Vine, Sweet Potato Vine
In German
Stevia
Süßkartoffel
In French
Stevia
Patate douce
In Spanish
Stevia
Ipomoea batatas
In Greek
Stevia
Sweet potato
In Portuguese
Stevia
Batata-doce
In Polish
Stewia
Wilec ziemniaczany
In Latin
Stevia
Ipomoea batatas
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Solanales
Family
Asteraceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Eupatorieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Stevia and Sweet Potato Vine
Season and care of Stevia and Sweet Potato Vine is important to know. While considering everything about Stevia and Sweet Potato Vine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Stevia season is Summer and Fall and Sweet Potato Vine season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Stevia is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Potato Vine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Stevia is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Potato Vine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Stevia and Sweet Potato Vine Physical Information
Stevia and Sweet Potato Vine physical information is very important for comparison. Stevia height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Sweet Potato Vine height is 15.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Stevia and Sweet Potato Vine are as follows:
Stevia flower color: White
Stevia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sweet Potato Vine flower color: Purple and Rose
- Sweet Potato Vine leaf color: Purple, Dark Green and Black
Care of Stevia and Sweet Potato Vine
Care of Stevia and Sweet Potato Vine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Stevia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Sweet Potato Vine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Stevia 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.
