Devil's potato
Echites umbellatus
Echites
Apocynaceae
Tropical Plants
Zone 5–9
🐾 Pet-Safe
Devil's potato is a rare tropical vine requiring warm, humid conditions and protection from direct sun. This climbing plant needs consistent moisture and rich, well-draining soil to thrive. Best suited for experienced gardeners in tropical or greenhouse settings.
Care Requirements
Care Level
High
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
120″ – 240″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
60″
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days • Keep Soil Evenly Moist, Water When Top Inch Becomes Dry
Soil pH
6 – 7.5
Temperature
-10° – 90°F
Mature Spread
up to 120″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Bahamas
Belize
Cayman Is.
Cuba
Dominican Republic
Florida
Haiti
Honduras
Jamaica
Leeward Is.
Mexico Southeast
Southwest Caribbean
Turks-Caicos Is.
Attracts
🐝 Butterflies
🐝 Moths
Sources
Data: trefle
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jul 5, 2022 by Trap Hers (cc-by-sa)
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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