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IPOMEA BATATAS PURPLE

₹19.00

Ipomoea batatas ‘Purple’, commonly known as Purple Sweet Potato Vine, is an ornamental variety of sweet potato vine, appreciated for its striking purple foliage. This vine is a fast grower, ideal for adding dramatic color to garden landscapes. It features deep purple to reddish-purple leaves, which contrast beautifully with the plant’s bright green stems. While I. batatas ‘Purple’ is typically grown for its aesthetic value, it also has edible roots under suitable growing conditions. It is perfect for cascading over hanging baskets, growing along trellises, or as a colorful ground cover. Supplied in a 1-inch net pot — plant directly with the net pot into the ground or a larger planter.

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IPOMEA BATATAS PURPLE

₹19.00

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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 – Deep purple to reddish-purple, heart-shaped
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 vibrant 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 ‘Purple’
2.Common names: Purple Sweet Potato Vine, Purple Ornamental Sweet Potato
3.Hindi: बैंगनी शकरकंद बेल (Baingnī Śakarakand Bel)
4.Tamil: ஊதா சத்துகிழங்கு வலை (Ūtā Cattukīḻaṅku Valai)
5.Telugu: నీలం శకరకంది వైనం (Nīlaṁ Śakarakandi Vainam)
6.Kannada: ನೇರಳೆ ಶಕರ್ಕಂದಿ (Nērāḷe Śakarkandi)
7.Marathi: जांभळ्या शकरकंद वेली (Jāṁbhaḷyā Śakarakand Velī)
8.Malayalam: പർപ്പിൾ ഉഴുന്ന് വൃക്ഷം (Pārpīḷ Uḻunnu Vṛkṣaṁ)