Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Herbs
Origin
Central America, South America
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Vine, Flowering plant
Mexican oregano,Mediterranean oregano
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
All sorts of environments, Along Railroads, Banks, Moist Ditches, Roadsides, rocky banks of streams
Stony hillsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
10-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple, Rose
White, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green, Black
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Spade shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Spring, Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Leaf Cutting, Tuber propagation
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs very little 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, Alkaline
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Cutworms, Insects, Mites, Whiteflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, Nausea, Skin rash, Twitching of face
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
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
Antihydrotic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Shoots, Stem, Tuber
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Starch, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
For making oil
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, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
IPOMOEA batatas 'Blackie'
LIPPIA graveolens
Common Name
Blackie Sweet Potato Vine, Sweet Potato Vine
Mexican Oregano
In Hindi
शकरकन्द
Lippia graveolens
In German
Süßkartoffel
Mexikanischer Oregano
In French
Patate douce
Lippia graveolens
In Spanish
Ipomoea batatas
Lippia graveolens
In Greek
Sweet potato
Lippia graveolens
In Portuguese
Batata-doce
Lippia graveolens
In Polish
Wilec ziemniaczany
Lippia graveolens
In Latin
Ipomoea batatas
Lippia graveolens
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Convolvulaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Sweet Potato Vine and Mexican Oregano
Wondering what are the properties of Sweet Potato Vine and Mexican Oregano? We provide you with everything About Sweet Potato Vine and Mexican Oregano. Sweet Potato Vine doesn't have thorns and Mexican Oregano doesn't have thorns. Also Sweet Potato Vine does not have fragrant flowers. Sweet Potato Vine has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, Nausea, Skin rash and Twitching of face and Mexican Oregano has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, Nausea, Skin rash and Twitching of face. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Sweet Potato Vine and Mexican Oregano and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sweet Potato Vine and Mexican Oregano
Season and care of Sweet Potato Vine and Mexican Oregano is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Potato Vine and Mexican Oregano Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Potato Vine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mexican Oregano season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sweet Potato Vine is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mexican Oregano is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Potato Vine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican Oregano is Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet Potato Vine and Mexican Oregano Physical Information
Sweet Potato Vine and Mexican Oregano physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Potato Vine height is 15.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Mexican Oregano height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Potato Vine and Mexican Oregano are as follows:
Sweet Potato Vine flower color: Purple and Rose
Sweet Potato Vine leaf color: Purple, Dark Green and Black
Mexican Oregano flower color: White and Light Yellow
- Mexican Oregano leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sweet Potato Vine and Mexican Oregano
Care of Sweet Potato Vine and Mexican Oregano include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Potato Vine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mexican Oregano 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 Mexican Oregano needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
