Black Sweet Potato Vine

Black Sweet Potato Vine prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Black Sweet Potato Vine Water Frequency →

Black Sweet Potato Vine Root Rot →

Black Sweet Potato Vine requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

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Black Sweet Potato Vine is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

Black Sweet Potato Vine doesn’t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.

Black Sweet Potato Vine Humidity Needs →

Black Sweet Potato Vine does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Black Sweet Potato Vine →

When and How to Successfully Repot Black Sweet Potato Vine →

Black Sweet Potato Vine is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.

How Much and When to Fertilize Black Sweet Potato Vine →

Black Sweet Potato Vine is native to Worldwide.

USDA Hardiness Zone
Black Sweet Potato Vine can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Black Sweet Potato Vine Temperature Tolerance →

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Black Sweet Potato Vine, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

• Common Bugs Affecting Black Sweet Potato Vine →
• Drooping Black Sweet Potato Vine Leaves →
• Black Sweet Potato Vine Dropping Leaves →
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• Black Spots on Black Sweet Potato Vine →
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• Black Sweet Potato Vine Leaves Falling Over →
• Black Sweet Potato Vine Leaves Curling →
• Black Sweet Potato Vine Yellow Leaves →
• Black Sweet Potato Vine Root Rot →