Ipomoea, a plant that is simply beautiful
This beautiful ornamental sweet potato vine will add a nice touch to your garden this Spring. It's jet black color and trailing nature are sure to be admired! If in a location with more shade, the foliage will show more green color, as opposed to the darker foliage when planted in a sunnier location.
Basics
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This plant will thrive in a location that gets a lot of sunshine and a little bit of shade each day.
Moderate
Summer,Fall
Well draining soil
Black
How to plant & care for Ipomoea
Sweet potato vine prefers to have consistently moist soil. Watering a few times a week should keep your plant happy and healthy!
Sweet Potato Vine will have the most beautiful vibrant color when placed in a spot that gets at least 6 hours of direct sun each day.
Prune to your desired shape as needed.
Take a cutting from your existing Sweet Potato Vine and removal all but the top few leaves. Place the bottom in warm water and wait for roots to establish. Once established plant into a pot with nutrient dense soil.
Fertilize regularly if planted in containers or once for garden beds for best results.
Diseases often seen on Ipomoea
Aphids, root rot, fblack rot.
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