Sweet Potato Vine: Pruning for Bushiness & Propagating New Plants

Pruning for Fuller Growth

• When: Any time during active growth.
• Where: Cut just above a leaf node (where leaf meets stem). Leave the leaf.
• Result: New shoots emerge from that node, creating branching.

Propagating from Cuttings

1. Take 6-8 inch tip cuttings.
2. Cut just below a node (remove that leaf).
3. Remove lower leaves (any that would be submerged).
4. Place in water or moist potting mix.
5. Roots form in 1-2 weeks at nodes.
6. Pot up when roots are 1 inch long.

Growing Tips

• Sweet potato vine (Ipomoea batatas) loves heat, sun, and moisture.
• Fertilize lightly—too much nitrogen = all leaves, no tubers.
• In containers, ensure drainage; don't let sit in water.
• Ornamental varieties don't produce edible tubers.