Sweet Potato
Ipomoea batatas
💧 Watering
Every 3–5 days once established
☀️ Light
Full sun, 8+ hours
💦 Humidity
Average
🌡️ Temperature
70–85°F (21–29°C)
Soil
Loose, well-draining sandy soil
✨ Fertilizing
Monthly with low nitrogen fertilizer
🪴 Repotting
Annual — grow from slips
About Sweet Potato
Nutritious root vegetable with beautiful trailing vines. Ornamental varieties also make stunning container plants.
Care tips
- Grow from slips not seeds
- Needs a long warm season — at least 100 frost-free days
- Ornamental varieties are just as edible