[1] It is widely cultivated and has become naturalized in many regions (Latin America, the West Indies, the southeastern United States, and various oceanic islands).

Air potato can grow extremely quickly, roughly 8 inches per day, and eventually reach over 60 ft long.

The aerial stems of air potato die back in winter, but resprouting occurs from bulbils and underground tubers.

The smallest bulbils make control of air potato difficult due to their ability to sprout at a very small stage.

In some places, such as Florida, it is considered a noxious weed because of its quick-growing, large-leafed vine that spreads tenaciously and shades out any plants growing beneath it.