Re: [SG] Sweet Potato Vine
Bobbi,
In Sep/Oct 97 issue of Fine Gardening magazine, it states "You can dig the
sweet potato's tubers before frost strikes and bring them indoors over the
cold months, but I prefer to overwinter cuttings. They root easily in a glass
of water set in a brightly lit spot out of direct sun. Pot them up when they
have several 2 inch roots, and keep them in a warm, sunny window."
I personally have 'Margarita' in a pot with 'Blackie', pink vinca, and purple
hearts. It is in a spot that gets about 4 hours of direct sun. I also have
'Margarita' planted in the ground with coleus and hosta in a shady spot that
gets about 3 hours of dappled sun. This one is growing better than the sunny
spot.
Jennifer
North Al, zone 7
Roberta Diehl wrote:
> Thanks to all who replied on this subject. Very helpful! (Still haven't
> decided just what to do with this darling plant but it is a cutie.) I
> shall definitely remember to keep it well watered, Josh! And I'll look for
> the yellow and the tricolored varieties as well, now that I know one can
> make cuttings.
>
> I hope someone who has wintered them over will speak up and tell us that
> this is feasible, AND I hope they aren't subject to attacks of spider
> mites and/or mealy bugs indoors like some other houseplants I could
> mention....
>
> Bobbi Diehl
> Bloomington, IN
> zone 5/6
>
> On Sun, 13 Jun 1999, Kemberly McLain wrote:
>
> I do not believe these are hardy...you could probably keep your cuttings
> indoors for th winter and transplant in the Spring.
