Life Span
Annual and Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
  
Tree
  
Origin
Central America, South America
  
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, 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
  
Deciduous forests, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
  
10-13
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
12-9
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
H1, H2
  
Habit
Vining/Climbing
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Purple, Rose
  
Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Sandy Brown, Chocolate
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green, Black
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
  
Red, Green, Copper
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Red, Copper
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Acicular
  
Oval to egg shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Very Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
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
  
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Wet Site
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Leaf Cutting, Tuber propagation
  
Seedlings, Spores
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs very little water
  
Average Water Needs
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter, Prune for shortening long shoots
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Cutworms, Insects, Mites, Whiteflies
  
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, Nausea, Skin rash, Twitching of face
  
allergic conjunctivitis, Anxiety, Red eyes, sneezing, Sore eyes
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Sometimes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Fiber, Low calories, lowering blood pressure, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
  
Detoxification, Hormonal Balancing, Liver problems, Obesity, Regulates Blood Sugar
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Shoots, Stem, Tuber
  
Leaves
  
Other Uses
Starch, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
  
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, Street Trees
  
Botanical Name
IPOMOEA batatas 'Blackie'
  
LAGERSTROEMIA speciosa
  
Common Name
Blackie Sweet Potato Vine, Sweet Potato Vine
  
Pride-of-India, Queen's crape-myrtle,
  
In Hindi
शकरकन्द
  
जरुल
  
In German
Süßkartoffel
  
Königinblume
  
In French
Patate douce
  
lilas des Indes, Lagerstroemia speciosa
  
In Spanish
Ipomoea batatas
  
Banabá Plant
  
In Greek
Sweet potato
  
Lagerstroemia speciosa
  
In Portuguese
Batata-doce
  
Resedá-gigante
  
In Polish
Wilec ziemniaczany
  
Lagerstremia wspaniała
  
In Latin
Ipomoea batatas
  
Lagerstroemia speciosa
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Solanales
  
Myrtales
  
Family
Convolvulaceae
  
Lythraceae
  
Genus
Ipomoea
  
Lagerstroemia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Sweet Potato Vine and Pride of India
Season and care of Sweet Potato Vine and Pride of India is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Potato Vine and Pride of India Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Potato Vine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pride of India season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sweet Potato Vine is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pride of India is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Potato Vine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pride of India is Acidic, Neutral.
Sweet Potato Vine and Pride of India Physical Information
Sweet Potato Vine and Pride of India physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Potato Vine height is 15.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Pride of India height is 610.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Potato Vine and Pride of India are as follows:
Sweet Potato Vine flower color: Purple and Rose
Sweet Potato Vine leaf color: Purple, Dark Green and Black
Pride of India flower color: Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Pride of India leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Sweet Potato Vine and Pride of India
Care of Sweet Potato Vine and Pride of India include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Potato Vine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pride of India pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter and Prune for shortening long shoots. In summer Sweet Potato Vine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pride of India needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.