Plastic Wrapped Sweet Potato Grew Roots

Plastic Wrapped Sweet Potato Grew Roots My plastic covered sweet potato was kept a little long and began to grow roots. I was happy to see this because it saves me time on the rooting process.

I placed three plastic toothpicks, like a tri-pod, to hold the potato. I placed the potato in the container and filled the container, with water, about an inch above the roots. I put my plant-to-be in a shady area in my kitchen.

I am happy I will have a sweet potato plant soon, their ivy-like leaves are beautiful. I believe they are related to morning glories. Here is a photo of the sweet potato next to a poinsettia I bought at the grocery store for fifty cents. Spring will be here soon!

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Anonymous

February 19, 20171 found this helpful

You are right. The sweet potato (ipomoea batatas) is kin to the Morning Glory, and to one of my favorites, the Moonflower Vine.

I don't know what plans you have for the vines this potato will make, but they would look very nice in a hanging basket.

I would give it as much light as possible. The leaves will need it to carry on photosynthesis.

Robyn

March 7, 20170 found this helpful

I love these also. I am going to place it in a hanging basket soon. Here is what it looks like now ;)

Robyn

March 7, 20170 found this helpful

I love these also. I am going to place it in a hanging basket soon. Here is what it looks like now ;)

cybergrannie
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March 28, 20170 found this helpful

Love the poinsettia!.
I love sweet potato vines also but usually just cut off the end with roots and enjoy the rest of the sweet potato.
Hope yours grows well. Thanks for sharing.

Betty

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