Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
America
Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Vine, Flowering plant
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas
All sorts of environments, Along Railroads, Banks, Moist Ditches, Roadsides, rocky banks of streams
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-13
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Lavender
Purple, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Purple, Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Acicular
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Leaf Cutting, Tuber propagation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs very little water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Leafminer, Mice, Not Available, Rodents
Aphids, Beetles, Cutworms, Insects, Mites, Whiteflies
Allergy
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, Nausea, Skin rash, Twitching of face
Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Cures constipation, Fiber, Low calories, lowering blood pressure, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaves, Root, Shoots, Stem, Tuber
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Starch, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Botanical Name
Cucurbita pepo
IPOMOEA batatas 'Blackie'
Common Name
Zucchini, courgette
Blackie Sweet Potato Vine, Sweet Potato Vine
In German
Zucchini
Süßkartoffel
In French
Courgette
Patate douce
In Spanish
calabacín
Ipomoea batatas
In Greek
κολοκύθι
Sweet potato
In Portuguese
abobrinha
Batata-doce
In Polish
Kabaczek
Wilec ziemniaczany
In Latin
zucchini
Ipomoea batatas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available, Solanoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Zucchini and Sweet Potato Vine
Season and care of Zucchini and Sweet Potato Vine is important to know. While considering everything about Zucchini and Sweet Potato Vine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zucchini season is Not Available and Sweet Potato Vine season is Not Available. The type of soil for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained and for Sweet Potato Vine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Potato Vine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Zucchini and Sweet Potato Vine Physical Information
Zucchini and Sweet Potato Vine physical information is very important for comparison. Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Sweet Potato Vine height is 15.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Zucchini and Sweet Potato Vine are as follows:
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
Zucchini leaf color: Green
Sweet Potato Vine flower color: Purple and Rose
- Sweet Potato Vine leaf color: Purple, Dark Green and Black
Care of Zucchini and Sweet Potato Vine
Care of Zucchini and Sweet Potato Vine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit and Sweet Potato Vine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Zucchini needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Potato Vine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.