Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Fruit
Origin
Central America, South America
Southeastern Asia, India, China
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
Farms, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple, Rose
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Orange
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Leaf Cutting, Tuber propagation
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs very little water
Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season, Water every two or three days during warmer months
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Bacterial fruit blotch, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Cutworms, Insects, Mites, Whiteflies
Birds, 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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Shoots, Stem, Tuber
Fruits
Other Uses
Starch, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Culinary use
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
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
IPOMOEA batatas 'Blackie'
CITRUS sinensis 'Washington'
Common Name
Blackie Sweet Potato Vine, Sweet Potato Vine
Navel Orange, Washington Navel Orange
In German
Süßkartoffel
Navel Orange
In French
Patate douce
Navel Orange
In Spanish
Ipomoea batatas
Naranja de ombligo o «navel»
In Greek
Sweet potato
Navel Orange
In Portuguese
Batata-doce
Navel Orange
In Polish
Wilec ziemniaczany
Pomarańcza
In Latin
Ipomoea batatas
Apelsīns
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Sapindales
Family
Convolvulaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Sweet Potato Vine and Navel Orange
Season and care of Sweet Potato Vine and Navel Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Potato Vine and Navel Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Potato Vine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Navel Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sweet Potato Vine is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Navel Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Potato Vine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Navel Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet Potato Vine and Navel Orange Physical Information
Sweet Potato Vine and Navel Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Potato Vine height is 15.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Navel Orange height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Potato Vine and Navel Orange are as follows:
Sweet Potato Vine flower color: Purple and Rose
Sweet Potato Vine leaf color: Purple, Dark Green and Black
Navel Orange flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Navel Orange leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sweet Potato Vine and Navel Orange
Care of Sweet Potato Vine and Navel Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Potato Vine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Navel Orange 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 Navel Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
