Sweetpotato
Ipomoea batatas
Sweet potato vine thrives in bright indirect to partial shade light and prefers consistently moist but not waterlogged soil. It is a vigorous grower that works well as a trailing houseplant or ground cover in warm climates. Pinch back long vines regularly to encourage bushy, full growth.
Toxicity Warning
Known to be toxic to dogs, cats, horses.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days • Water Thoroughly Until Drainage Occurs, Then Allow Top Inch Of Soil To Dry Before Watering Again
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed, Division
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda, aspca
Image: trefle.io — Taken Oct 31, 2022 by Aurelio Peña (cc-by-sa)
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