Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Central America, South America
Southeastern United States
Types
Vine, Flowering plant
Pinus elliottii elliottii, Pinus elliottii densa
Habitat
All sorts of environments, Along Railroads, Banks, Moist Ditches, Roadsides, rocky banks of streams
Humid climates, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
8-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple, Rose
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Leaf Cutting, Tuber propagation
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs very little water
occasional watering once established, Reduce water once established
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
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
Annosus Root Rot, Rust, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Cutworms, Insects, Mites, Whiteflies
Small mammals, Squirrels
Allergy
Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, Nausea, Skin rash, Twitching of face
Asthma, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Fiber, Low calories, lowering blood pressure, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Chronic fatigue, Cold, gonorrhoea, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Shoots, Stem, Tuber
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Starch, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Paper pulp, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used in construction
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
Not Available
Botanical Name
IPOMOEA batatas 'Blackie'
Pinus elliottii
Common Name
Blackie Sweet Potato Vine, Sweet Potato Vine
slash pine
In Hindi
शकरकन्द
स्लेश पाइन
In German
Süßkartoffel
Schrägstrich Kiefer
In French
Patate douce
slash pine
In Spanish
Ipomoea batatas
pino slash
In Greek
Sweet potato
κάθετο πεύκης
In Portuguese
Batata-doce
pinho barra
In Polish
Wilec ziemniaczany
sosny ukośnik
In Latin
Ipomoea batatas
VULNUS pinus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Convolvulaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Sweet Potato Vine and Slash Pine
Wondering what are the properties of Sweet Potato Vine and Slash Pine? We provide you with everything About Sweet Potato Vine and Slash Pine. Sweet Potato Vine doesn't have thorns and Slash Pine 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 Slash Pine 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 Slash Pine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sweet Potato Vine and Slash Pine
Season and care of Sweet Potato Vine and Slash Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Potato Vine and Slash Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Potato Vine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Slash Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sweet Potato Vine is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Slash Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Potato Vine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Slash Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Sweet Potato Vine and Slash Pine Physical Information
Sweet Potato Vine and Slash Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Potato Vine height is 15.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Slash Pine height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Potato Vine and Slash Pine are as follows:
Sweet Potato Vine flower color: Purple and Rose
Sweet Potato Vine leaf color: Purple, Dark Green and Black
Slash Pine flower color: Yellow
- Slash Pine leaf color: Green
Care of Sweet Potato Vine and Slash Pine
Care of Sweet Potato Vine and Slash Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Potato Vine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Slash Pine 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 Slash Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.