Purple Sweet Potato Vine

The Purple Sweet Potato Vine is a stunning ornamental plant known for its heart-shaped leaves in deep, rich purple. It’s admired for its bold color and fast growth, making it perfect for indoor decoration or balcony gardens. With a compact size and lush look, this beauty brings a touch of drama and elegance to any space. Also known as Ipomoea batatas 'Blackie', it’s low maintenance and thrives in containers, hanging baskets, and desktops.

Ipomoea batatas 'Blackie'

☀️ Sunlight (India) : 💡 Thrives in bright, indirect sunlight , 🌤️ Tolerates light shade , 🌅 Morning sun (before 10 a.m.) is ideal , ❌ Avoid intense afternoon sunlight (can fade color)

💧 Watering (India) : 🕳️ Water when top 2–3 cm of soil feels dry

200–300 ml per session , ⚠️ Avoid waterlogging → May cause root rot

🪴 Best Soil Mix : 🪨 40% Garden Soil🏖️ 25% Perlite or Sand (for drainage)🥥 15% Coco Peat🌿 10% Compost🧱 10% Crushed Brick or Gravel

🧪 Soil pH : 5.5–6.5

🌡️ Soil Temp : 20°C–30°C

🏠 Perfect For : 🛋️ Living Room 🖥️ Office Desk 🌿 Balcony 🪟 Window Sills 🏢 Entryways

✅ Oxygen Production : 🌃 Produces oxygen even in partial light

Releases approximately 95–130 ml/day 📝 (Oxygen required per day for an average adult is approximately 360 liters.)

✅ Air Purifier : 🧪 Helps reduce airborne toxins and fine dust , 🌬️ Effective in small spaces (up to 8–10 sq. ft.)

✅ Low Maintenance : 🕒 Great for students, offices, or plant beginners

✅ Aesthetic Appeal : 🍇 Vivid purple foliage with trailing or mounded growth , ✨ Adds bold, colorful contrast to your decor

✅ Boosts Mood & Creativity:

🧠 Enhances creativity and calmness by 12–22%

😊 Brightens mood by up to 40%

✅ Great for Gifting : 🎁 Beautiful, unique, and easy to grow

Perfect for gifting plant lovers or decorating small spaces