CATEGORY – Creeper

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1. Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2. Sapling Height – 6 to 8 inches
3. Watering – Water when the top inch of soil feels dry
4.Sunlight – Full sunlight

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 6 to 10 feet (with support)
3.Leaves Color – Green to purple, heart-shaped, with possible variegation
4.Flowers – Small, trumpet-shaped flowers, typically white or lavender
5.Type – Ornamental climbing vine or ground cover
6.Feed – Balanced fertilizer or organic compost every 4–6 weeks
7.Watering – Regular watering; prefers moist, well-draining soil
8.Soil – Well-draining, slightly acidic to neutral soil
9.Sunlight – Full sun for optimal growth and leaf color
10.Suitable Temperature – 65°F–90°F (18°C–32°C); frost-sensitive

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a sunny spot with well-draining soil.
2.Dig a hole twice the width and equal depth of the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) in the hole.
4.Fill in with soil and press gently around the base.
5.Water thoroughly, ensuring the soil stays moist but not waterlogged.
6.Provide a trellis or allow the vine to spread as ground cover.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Ipomoea batatas ‘S.H.J. B.’
2.Common names: Sweet Potato Vine (Special Hybrid), Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine
3.Hindi: शकरकंद बेल (Śakarakand Bel)
4.Tamil: சத்துகிழங்கு வலை (Cattukīḻaṅku Valai)
5.Telugu: శకరకంది వైనం (Śakarakandi Vainam)
6.Kannada: ಆಲೂಗಡ್ಡೆ ವINE (Ālūgaḍḍe Vain)
7.Marathi: शकरकंद वेली (Śakarakand Velī)
8.Malayalam: ഉഴുന്ന് വൃക്ഷം (Uḻunnu Vṛkṣaṁ)