Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Shrub
Origin
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, Micronesia
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Hannah Yams, Japanese Sweet Potatoes
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, Tropical regions
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
3-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Thicket/Colonizing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Light Green, Chartreuse, Bronze
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Red, Dark Red, Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Tuber propagation
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs a lot of water initially
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Aphids, Beetles, Leafminers, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Mites, white worms
Birds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Skin rash, Swelling, Vomiting
Hay fever, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin C
Astringent, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Shoots
Bark, Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Vine
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
IPOMOEA batatas
CORYLUS americana
Common Name
Sweet Potato, Sweet Potato Vine
American Hazelnut
In Hindi
शकरकंद
अमेरिकी हेज़लनट
In German
Süßkartoffel
amerikanische Haselnuss
In French
Patate douce
américaine noisettes
In Spanish
Batata
Americana avellana
In Greek
Γλυκοπατάτα
American Hazelnut
In Portuguese
Batata doce
americana avelã
In Polish
Słodki ziemniak
Amerykański orzech laskowy
In Latin
Dulcis SOLANUM TUBEROSUM
American Hazelnut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Convolvulaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Coryleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Coryloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sweet Potato and American Hazelnut
Season and care of Sweet Potato and American Hazelnut is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Potato and American Hazelnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Potato season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and American Hazelnut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sweet Potato is Clay, Loam, Sand and for American Hazelnut is Loam while the PH of soil for Sweet Potato is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American Hazelnut is Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet Potato and American Hazelnut Physical Information
Sweet Potato and American Hazelnut physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Potato height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available whereas American Hazelnut height is 300.00 cm and width 340.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Potato and American Hazelnut are as follows:
Sweet Potato flower color: Not Available
Sweet Potato leaf color: Green, Purple, Light Green, Chartreuse and Bronze
American Hazelnut flower color: Yellow and Red
- American Hazelnut leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Sweet Potato and American Hazelnut
Care of Sweet Potato and American Hazelnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Potato pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and American Hazelnut pruning is done 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 American Hazelnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
