Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Herbs
Origin
Central America, South America
Eastern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Vine, Flowering plant
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
All sorts of environments, Along Railroads, Banks, Moist Ditches, Roadsides, rocky banks of streams
Damp forests, Farms, Fields, Forests, Open areas, Open Forest, Open Plains, open Woodlands, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple, Rose
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green, Black
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Leaf Cutting, Tuber propagation
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs very little water
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, 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
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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 or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria, Bacterial leaf spot, Beet armyworm, Cutworms, Damping off, Damping-off, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Root knot nematode, Watery soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Cutworms, Insects, Mites, Whiteflies
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects, Mites
Allergy
Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, Nausea, Skin rash, Twitching of face
Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Fiber, Low calories, lowering blood pressure, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
anti-cancer, Fiber, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Shoots, Stem, Tuber
Leaves
Other Uses
Starch, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
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, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
IPOMOEA batatas 'Blackie'
CORIANDRUM sativum
Common Name
Blackie Sweet Potato Vine, Sweet Potato Vine
Cilantro, Coriander
In German
Süßkartoffel
Koriander
In French
Patate douce
Coriandre
In Spanish
Ipomoea batatas
Cilantro
In Greek
Sweet potato
Κολίανδρο
In Portuguese
Batata-doce
Coentro
In Polish
Wilec ziemniaczany
Kolendra
In Latin
Ipomoea batatas
coriandrum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Convolvulaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Coriandreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Sweet Potato Vine and Coriander
Season and care of Sweet Potato Vine and Coriander is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Potato Vine and Coriander Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Potato Vine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coriander season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sweet Potato Vine is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Coriander is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Potato Vine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Coriander is Neutral.
Sweet Potato Vine and Coriander Physical Information
Sweet Potato Vine and Coriander physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Potato Vine height is 15.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Coriander height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Sweet Potato Vine and Coriander are as follows:
Sweet Potato Vine flower color: Purple and Rose
Sweet Potato Vine leaf color: Purple, Dark Green and Black
Coriander flower color: White and Light Pink
- Coriander leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Sweet Potato Vine and Coriander
Care of Sweet Potato Vine and Coriander include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Potato Vine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Coriander pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots. In summer Sweet Potato Vine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coriander needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.