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Sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas) Care Guide
Care guide for Sweetpotato: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.
📷 EstebanMH · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist
⚠️ Sweetpotato is toxic to pets — see the toxicity page.
Care at a glance
LightPlenty of light; some direct sun is tolerated.
WaterWater roughly every 7 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings. Drought-sensitive — don't let it dry out completely.
HumidityModerate to high humidity (45-65%).
TemperatureMild: 15-27 °C; tolerates a drier season.
SoilWell-draining mix, slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0-7.0).
Growthfast growth. Mature height ~1.8 m (6.0 ft).
Origin
Native to: Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala.
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