How to grow and care for Ipomoea batatas
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Ipomoea batatas
Ipomoea batatas 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
15C° ~25C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Ipomoea batatas
How often should I water?
check Ipomoea batatas Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Ipomoea batatas need?
Bright indirect light
Medium
Grow light
Light preference
Ipomoea batatas likes Bright indirect light, Medium, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
800 ~ 10K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
800
10K
Temperature
Houseplants
-15
15~25℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Ipomoea batatas at home, make sure the temperature is 15~25℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Ipomoea batatas prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Ipomoea batatas is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Solanales, Family: Convolvulaceae, Genus: Ipomoea, Species: Ipomoea batatas
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Habitat | America |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Solanales |
| Family | Convolvulaceae |
| Genus | Ipomoea |
| Species | Ipomoea batatas |
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