Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Central America, South America
Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
Types
Vine, Flowering plant
Lebanon cedar, Turkish cedar
Habitat
All sorts of environments, Along Railroads, Banks, Moist Ditches, Roadsides, rocky banks of streams
Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Spreading
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple, Rose
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light brown, Light Green, Lime Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green, Black
Light Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Mid fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Leaf Cutting, Tuber propagation
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs very little water
Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Red blotch
Honey fungus, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Cutworms, Insects, Mites, Whiteflies
Aphids
Allergy
Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, Nausea, Skin rash, Twitching of face
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Landscape Designing
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
Antiseptic, Expectorant, Respiratory Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Shoots, Stem, Tuber
Branch, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Starch, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in construction
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
IPOMOEA batatas 'Blackie'
CEDRUS libani
Common Name
Blackie Sweet Potato Vine, Sweet Potato Vine
Lebanon cedar, cedar of Lebanon
In Hindi
शकरकन्द
लेबनान देवदार
In German
Süßkartoffel
Libanon-Zeder
In French
Patate douce
Cèdre du Liban
In Spanish
Ipomoea batatas
Cedrus libani
In Greek
Sweet potato
Λίβανος κέδρου
In Portuguese
Batata-doce
Cedro-do-líbano
In Polish
Wilec ziemniaczany
Cedr libański
In Latin
Ipomoea batatas
Cedrus libani
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Convolvulaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sweet Potato Vine and Cedar of Lebanon
Season and care of Sweet Potato Vine and Cedar of Lebanon is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Potato Vine and Cedar of Lebanon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Potato Vine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cedar of Lebanon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sweet Potato Vine is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cedar of Lebanon is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Potato Vine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cedar of Lebanon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet Potato Vine and Cedar of Lebanon Physical Information
Sweet Potato Vine and Cedar of Lebanon physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Potato Vine height is 15.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Cedar of Lebanon height is 2,440.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Potato Vine and Cedar of Lebanon are as follows:
Sweet Potato Vine flower color: Purple and Rose
Sweet Potato Vine leaf color: Purple, Dark Green and Black
Cedar of Lebanon flower color: Light Green
- Cedar of Lebanon leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Sweet Potato Vine and Cedar of Lebanon
Care of Sweet Potato Vine and Cedar of Lebanon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Potato Vine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cedar of Lebanon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sweet Potato Vine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cedar of Lebanon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.