How to tend a Ipomoea batatas
Also known as: Batatas batatas (L.) H.Karst., Convolvulus campestris Vell., Ipomoea chrysorrhiza Hook.f., Convolvulus apiculata M.Martens & Galeotti, Batatas edulis var. porphyrorhiza (Griseb.) Ram.Goyena, Convolvulus batatas L., Ipomoea wallii Hemsl., Convolvulus esculentus Salisb., Ipomoea batatas var. edulis (Thunb.) Makino, Ipomoea edulis (Thunb.) Makino, Ipomoea batatas var. lobata Gagnep. & Courchet
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Strong resistant to drought, water thoroughly after soil surface dries, avoid saturated water
Sunlight
Like sunshine, high quality fruits in sunny places
Soil
Soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients, pH value 5.2-6.7
Fertilizer
Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly
Pruning
Remove aged tissues, dead and pest branches timely
About this plant
- Origin
- Tropical Americas
- Category
- Convolvulaceae, Ipomoea
- Size
- Diameter ⥠15 cm, height ⥠25 cm
- Blooming period
- Flowering period July-August, fruiting period August-November
- Flower colors
- light red or purple red, flower color white, yellow, red, purple
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