Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Hybrid origin
Types
Vine, Flowering plant
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Habitat
All sorts of environments, Along Railroads, Banks, Moist Ditches, Roadsides, rocky banks of streams
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
9-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple, Rose
Pink, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green, Black
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Leaf Cutting, Tuber propagation
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs very little water
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
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
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Shoots, Stem, Tuber
Whole plant
Other Uses
Starch, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
IPOMOEA batatas 'Blackie'
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
Common Name
Blackie Sweet Potato Vine, Sweet Potato Vine
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
In Hindi
शकरकन्द
बिगोनिया
In German
Süßkartoffel
Begonie
In French
Patate douce
Begonia
In Spanish
Ipomoea batatas
Begonia
In Greek
Sweet potato
μπιγκόνια
In Portuguese
Batata-doce
Begônia
In Polish
Wilec ziemniaczany
Begonia
In Latin
Ipomoea batatas
Begonia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Cucurbitales
Family
Convolvulaceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sweet Potato Vine and Begonia
Season and care of Sweet Potato Vine and Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Potato Vine and Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Potato Vine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sweet Potato Vine is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Potato Vine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Sweet Potato Vine and Begonia Physical Information
Sweet Potato Vine and Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Potato Vine height is 15.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Sweet Potato Vine and Begonia are as follows:
Sweet Potato Vine flower color: Purple and Rose
Sweet Potato Vine leaf color: Purple, Dark Green and Black
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
- Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Care of Sweet Potato Vine and Begonia
Care of Sweet Potato Vine and Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Potato Vine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Begonia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Sweet Potato Vine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.