Sweet potato vines

Here's the Basics: Find one nice Sweet Potato at the grocery store -preferably long and skinny , anywhere from 4 to 6 inches long with a lot...

By Julie Christensen If you’re looking for a vigorous, fast-growing vine for trailing in pots or in beds, sweet potato vine (Ipomoea batatas) just might be the ticket. Sweet potato vines are tropical plants that thrive in rich, moist soil. They tolerate a variety of soil Ph levels and grow in both full sun and […]

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Looking for an ornamental plant that is easy to care for. Well, you have found the right place. Sweet potato vines are such a great choice. You might be wondering how to grow sweet potato

Sweet potato vine is very easy to grow and perfect for an eye-catching, trailing display in flower pots and hanging baskets, or growing directly in the garden as an annual ground cover. You can also propagate cuttings, overwinter the plants, or grow them indoors as houseplants.

Here's the Basics: Find one nice Sweet Potato at the grocery store -preferably long and skinny , anywhere from 4 to 6 inches long with a lot of eyes, - indentions where potatoes make roots and leaves. (They do look kinda like eyes indentions.) At about 1/3 to 1/2 of the potatoe length down, stick 4 toothpicks firmly into the potato - like spokes opposite each other - all at the same level, ( they will kinda form a cross through the potato. Find a fruit jar (a quart jar is always good). Fill…

Sweet potato vines (Ipomoea batatas) are trailing plants with bright green, red, purple, or black foliage. Learn how to grow the vines in containers or as a ground cover.

Are you looking for fast-growing ground cover or pot filler? A sweet potato vine can be a great, easy-to-grow option for beginners. My detailed guide about ornamental sweet potato vine care will help you learn the ins and outs so you can pick the best varieties for your space and understand how to take care of them. Learn about sun, water, and soil requirements plus get tips on pruning, repotting, propagation and much more. You’ll know exactly how to get it thriving in your garden in no…

Any question you’ve ever had about propagating sweet potato vines is answered in this comprehensive guide. In it I discuss ornamental sweet potato vine propagation from start to finish. You’ll learn exactly what parts can be multiplied, and how to prepare it for the process. Then I discuss the best time of year, different methods you can use, and how to root sweet potato vine slips successfully. Learn how to use cuttings or tubers to expand your favorite varieties into new beautiful plants.