Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, Micronesia
Caribbean
Types
Hannah Yams, Japanese Sweet Potatoes
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Cold Regions, Tropical regions
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
10-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Light Green, Chartreuse, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Tuber propagation
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs a lot of water initially
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Leafminers, Red blotch
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Mites, white worms
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Skin rash, Swelling, Vomiting
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin C
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Shoots
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Vine
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
IPOMOEA batatas
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Sweet Potato, Sweet Potato Vine
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
शकरकंद
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Süßkartoffel
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Patate douce
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
Batata
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
Γλυκοπατάτα
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
Batata doce
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Słodki ziemniak
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Dulcis SOLANUM TUBEROSUM
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Scrophulariales
Family
Convolvulaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids
Season and Care of Sweet Potato and Jacaranda
Season and care of Sweet Potato and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Potato and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Potato season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jacaranda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sweet Potato is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Potato is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet Potato and Jacaranda Physical Information
Sweet Potato and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Potato height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Potato and Jacaranda are as follows:
Sweet Potato flower color:
Sweet Potato leaf color: Green, Purple, Light Green, Chartreuse and Bronze
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sweet Potato and Jacaranda
Care of Sweet Potato and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Potato pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Sweet Potato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.