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Spotlight Lime Sweet Potato Vine-Colorful Container Plant 4.5" Pot (Pack of 4)

Spotlight Lime Sweet Potato Vine-Colorful Container Plant 4.5" Pot (Pack of 4)

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Ipomoea 'Spotlight Lime'

Description

Ipomoea 'Spotlight Lime', commonly known as the Spotlight Lime Sweet Potato Vine, is a vibrant ornamental plant known for its striking lime-green foliage. This plant is a popular choice for adding a splash of color to gardens, containers, and hanging baskets. Its heart-shaped leaves and trailing habit make it an excellent ground cover or accent plant.

Suggested Uses

This plant is ideal for use in mixed containers, hanging baskets, and as a ground cover in garden beds. Its bright foliage provides a striking contrast when paired with darker-leaved plants. It can also be used to cascade over walls or as a filler in floral arrangements.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Ipomoea 'Spotlight Lime'
  • Common Name Common Name: Spotlight Lime Sweet Potato Vine
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: Typically grows 6-12 inches tall and can spread up to 3-4 feet.
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 9-11
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Deciduous
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Primarily grown for foliage; flowers are insignificant.
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Fast
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: No
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: Yes, with adequate light
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Toxic if ingested
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Petunias, Coleus, and other annuals

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil after the last frost.
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers rich, well-drained soil.
  • Humidity Humidity: Thrives in high humidity environments.
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Trim back as needed to maintain shape and encourage bushiness.
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Move indoors or treat as an annual in colder climates.
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as the nursery pot.
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize monthly with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer.
  • Special Care Special Care: Protect from strong winds to prevent leaf damage.
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