wild potato vine
Ipomoea pandurata
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Stem Propagation,Layering Propagation,Division,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
6 - 8
Flowers:
White flowers with reddish purple eyes Flowers
Sun:
full sun,part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green,yellow,purple
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Moderate
Poisonous To Pets:
Yes
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Thorny:
Yes
Invasive:
Yes
Tropical:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Water the wild potato vine at least once a week, making sure that the soil remains moist but not soggy. Water at the base of the plant, avoiding splashing the leaves. The amounts of water can vary greatly, depending on the pot size, climate, and soil type. However, as a general rule, you should provide enough water to keep the soil moist to a depth of 2 to 4 inches. During the hottest summer days, you may need to water your wild potato vine twice a week or more.
sunlight
Wild potato vine (Ipomoea pandurata) prefers direct sunlight for at least 6 hours per day. It is best to provide the vine with 10-12 hours of sunlight, and some light shade during the hottest parts of the day, if available. Too much shade will cause the vine to be stunted and not flower.
pruning
Wild potato vine should be pruned twice per season. Pruning should be done in late spring and again in early fall. During pruning, care should be taken to remove any damaged, diseased, or dead stems and to cut back excess foliage. When pruning, ensure that at least 3 leaf nodes remain above the trimming point, as these new growths will bear flowers. Trimming wild potato vine in this way will promote growth and decrease the chances of the plant becoming overgrown and unruly.
