Common
name: "Sweet Potato Vine"
Latin name: Ipomoea batatas 'Black Heart'
Class:
Annual - House plant
Growth habit: Climbing or trailing vine
Max height: 6"
Spread: 24" - 36" Flowers: Insignificant
Available cultivars: 4 Origin:
Hybrid
Sunshine:
Water:
Pictured: Ipomoea
batatas 'Black Heart'
Cultivation:
"Sweet Potato Vine" is in the same family as
"Morning Glories"... both a climbing vine. Although the
foliage is not as interesting as 'Blackie'... 'Black Heart' is a
bit easier to grow. The plant is some times called "Ace of
Spades".
Plant Ipomoea Black Heart in full sun to light shade in fertile well
drained soil. Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertilizer. Once
established 'Black Heart' is a vigorous grower that is well suited to
containers or hanging baskets. Try growing one on a trellis and
moving it indoors to a sunny window for the winter.
Potential pests ~ diseases: Leaf spots or spider mites.
