Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Origin
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, Micronesia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Hannah Yams, Japanese Sweet Potatoes
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, Tropical regions
Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Light Green, Chartreuse, Bronze
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Yellow, Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Spade shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Tuber propagation
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs a lot of water initially
Keep the Soil well drained
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Leafminers, Red blotch
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Mites, white worms
Ants, Bees, Flies, Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Skin rash, Swelling, Vomiting
Poisonous, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin C
Insect Bites
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Shoots
Fruits, Leaves, Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Food for animals, Food for insects, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Vine
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
IPOMOEA batatas
Alocasia brisbanensis
Common Name
Sweet Potato, Sweet Potato Vine
Alocasia, Elephant Ear, native lily, cunjevoi
In German
Süßkartoffel
Alocasia
In French
Patate douce
Alocasia
In Spanish
Batata
Alocasia
In Greek
Γλυκοπατάτα
Alocasia
In Portuguese
Batata doce
Alocasia
In Polish
Słodki ziemniak
Alocasia
In Latin
Dulcis SOLANUM TUBEROSUM
Aglaonema
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Convolvulaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colocasieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Season and Care of Sweet Potato and Alocasia
Season and care of Sweet Potato and Alocasia is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Potato and Alocasia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Potato season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Alocasia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sweet Potato is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Alocasia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Potato is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Alocasia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet Potato and Alocasia Physical Information
Sweet Potato and Alocasia physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Potato height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Alocasia height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Potato and Alocasia are as follows:
Sweet Potato flower color: Not Available
Sweet Potato leaf color: Green, Purple, Light Green, Chartreuse and Bronze
Alocasia flower color: White and Green
- Alocasia leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Sweet Potato and Alocasia
Care of Sweet Potato and Alocasia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Potato pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Alocasia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sweet Potato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alocasia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.