Species wild potato vine
white flower with violet center, and white stamens

wild potato vine

Ipomoea pandurata

Wild Potato Vine (Ipomoea pandurata) is a fast-growing, deciduous, perennial vine native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is appropriate for use as a groundcover, in hanging baskets or in containers. The prized feature of this plant is its large, heart-shaped leaves with purple-tinged undersides. Its unique foliage pairs beautifully with the hundreds of semi-evergreen, trumpet-shaped, lavender flowers that it produces throughout the summer months. It can tolerate both full sun and partial shade, and is very drought tolerant. With its lush foliage and beautiful flowers, this plant is the perfect choice for adding a beautiful and unique addition to any garden.

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.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering

The wild potato vine typically starts flowering in late spring or early summer, usually between May and July.

Starts Flowering

The wild potato vine typically starts flowering in late spring or early summer, usually between May and July.

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