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Ipomoea batatas
Sweet Potato Vine, Camote, BoniatoFamily: Convolvulaceae
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This sought after "Golden Sweet Potato Vine" is a landscaper's dream. Gorgeous golden/purple foliage is easy to grow and will bring vibrant color and life to your container or garden edges. Full sun, grows to 6" in container, trailing in habit. Ipomoea batatas is easily propagated by stem cuttings and by division of the tubers.
See Article about this plant: Ipomoea batatas - Sweet Potatoes, healthy food for every kitchen.
Similar plants:
- Calonyction aculeatum, Ipomoea alba (Giant moonflower)
- Ipomoea abrupta, Convolvulus abruptus (Bush Potato, Bush Yam)
- Ipomoea arborescens (Tree Morning Glory, Nahuatl, Ozote, Palo Blanco)
- Ipomoea batatas Pink Frost (Potato Vine Pink Frost)
- Ipomoea cairica (Cairo Morning glory, Railroad-creeper, Mile-a-minute)
- Ipomoea carnea (Silver Morning Glory, Bush Morning Glory)
- Ipomoea hederifolia, Ipomoea coccinea (Scarlet Morning Glory, Scarlet Creeper, Star Ipomoea, Trompillo)
- Ipomoea horsfalliae (Cardinal Creeper, Prince Kuhio Vine)
- Ipomoea lobata, Ipomoea versicolor, Mina lobata, Quamoclit lobata (Firecracker vine, Spanish flag, Exotic Love)
- Ipomoea pes caprae, Ipomoea biloba (Beach Morning Glory, Gost Foot Creeper, Railroad Vine)
Ipomoea batatas 'Light Green'
Ipomoea batatas 'Margarita'
Ipomoea batatas 'Lime'
Ipomoea batatas 'Black Tone'
Ipomoea batatas 'Red'
Ipomoea batatas 'Sweet Caroline Purple'
Ipomoea batatas 'Sweet Heart Purple'
Ipomoea batatas 'Blackie'
Stem cuttings grow roots in water in 5 days
Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/ipomoea_batatas.htm
Grow your own food!
This sought after Sweet Potato Vine is not only a source of healthy food (tubers) but also landscapers dream. Gorgeous purple foliage is easy to grow and will bring vibrant color and life to your container or garden edges. Full sun, grows to 6
Recommended Supplies: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
SUNSHINE-Epi - Caudex booster
Adenium Soilless Mix
This sought after Sweet Potato Vine is not only a source of healthy food (tubers) but also landscapers dream. Gorgeous purple foliage is easy to grow and will bring vibrant color and life to your container or garden edges. Full sun, grows to 6
Recommended Supplies: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
SUNSHINE-Epi - Caudex booster
Adenium Soilless Mix
This item is certified for shipping to California.
Grown in
6-10"/1-3 gal pot