Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Central America, South America
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Vine, Flowering plant
Not Available
Habitat
All sorts of environments, Along Railroads, Banks, Moist Ditches, Roadsides, rocky banks of streams
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
7-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval/Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple, Rose
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green, Black
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Ovate
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
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Leaf Cutting, Tuber propagation
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs very little water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10, 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Black Mold, Flower Blight, Free of serious pests and diseases, Leaf Gall, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Cutworms, Insects, Mites, Whiteflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, Nausea, Skin rash, Twitching of face
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bonsai
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
Astringent, Cancer, Haemostatic, Salve, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Shoots, Stem, Tuber
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Starch, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
As a tea substitute, Used as a hair-dressing oil, Used for making green dye
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
IPOMOEA batatas 'Blackie'
CAMELLIA japonica 'Debutante'
Common Name
Blackie Sweet Potato Vine, Sweet Potato Vine
Camellia, Debutante Camellia, Japanese Camellia
In Hindi
शकरकन्द
Japanese Camellia
In German
Süßkartoffel
Japanische Kamelie
In French
Patate douce
Camellia japonais
In Spanish
Ipomoea batatas
Camelia japonesa
In Greek
Sweet potato
Ιαπωνικά Camellia
In Portuguese
Batata-doce
Camellia japonês
In Polish
Wilec ziemniaczany
Japoński Camellia
In Latin
Ipomoea batatas
Camellia Italica
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Convolvulaceae
Theaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Theaeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Theoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Sweet Potato Vine and Japanese Camellia
Season and care of Sweet Potato Vine and Japanese Camellia is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Potato Vine and Japanese Camellia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Potato Vine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Camellia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sweet Potato Vine is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Japanese Camellia is Loam while the PH of soil for Sweet Potato Vine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Camellia is Acidic, Neutral.
Sweet Potato Vine and Japanese Camellia Physical Information
Sweet Potato Vine and Japanese Camellia physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Potato Vine height is 15.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Japanese Camellia height is 210.00 cm and width 165.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Potato Vine and Japanese Camellia are as follows:
Sweet Potato Vine flower color: Purple and Rose
Sweet Potato Vine leaf color: Purple, Dark Green and Black
Japanese Camellia flower color: Light Pink
- Japanese Camellia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sweet Potato Vine and Japanese Camellia
Care of Sweet Potato Vine and Japanese Camellia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Potato Vine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Camellia 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 Japanese Camellia needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.