Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Central America, South America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Vine, Flowering plant
Bald cypress is a cypress type
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
All sorts of environments, Along Railroads, Banks, Moist Ditches, Roadsides, rocky banks of streams
Humid climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
4-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Pyramidal
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple, Rose
Green, Bronze, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green, Black
Green, Lime Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Leaf Cutting, Tuber propagation
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs very little water
Keep plant submerged in water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Blight, Chlorosis, Drought, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Cutworms, Insects, Mites, Whiteflies
Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, Nausea, Skin rash, Twitching of face
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Fiber, Low calories, lowering blood pressure, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Acne, Skin Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Shoots, Stem, Tuber
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Starch, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Handicrafts, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Bog Garden, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
IPOMOEA batatas 'Blackie'
TAXODIUM distichum
Common Name
Blackie Sweet Potato Vine, Sweet Potato Vine
Bald Cypress
In Hindi
शकरकन्द
bald cypress
In German
Süßkartoffel
kahlen Zypresse
In French
Patate douce
cyprès chauve
In Spanish
Ipomoea batatas
ciprés calvo
In Greek
Sweet potato
φαλακρό κυπαρίσσι
In Portuguese
Batata-doce
calvo cipreste
In Polish
Wilec ziemniaczany
Łysy drzewa cyprysowego
In Latin
Ipomoea batatas
dilata calvitium cypressus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Convolvulaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Sweet Potato Vine and Bald Cypress
Season and care of Sweet Potato Vine and Bald Cypress is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Potato Vine and Bald Cypress Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Potato Vine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bald Cypress season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sweet Potato Vine is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bald Cypress is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Potato Vine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bald Cypress is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet Potato Vine and Bald Cypress Physical Information
Sweet Potato Vine and Bald Cypress physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Potato Vine height is 15.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Bald Cypress height is 2,130.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Potato Vine and Bald Cypress are as follows:
Sweet Potato Vine flower color: Purple and Rose
Sweet Potato Vine leaf color: Purple, Dark Green and Black
Bald Cypress flower color: Green, Bronze and Brown
- Bald Cypress leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Care of Sweet Potato Vine and Bald Cypress
Care of Sweet Potato Vine and Bald Cypress include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Potato Vine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bald Cypress pruning is done Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Sweet Potato Vine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bald Cypress needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.