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Dioscorea elephantipes
Dioscorea elephantipes
Dioscorea elephantipes
Dioscorea elephantipes
Dioscorea elephantipes
Dioscorea elephantipes

Dioscorea elephantipes

Dioscorea elephantipes, commonly known as the Elephant’s Foot due to the texture of its woody caudex, is a vining caudiciform plant much loved by collectors. Although the vine, with its climbing tendrils and delicate heart-shaped leaves, tends to grow from late Summer through to early Spring, we have found that this plant has a certain disregard for the rules and so observation is key when caring for this unusual member of the yam family.

Watering

Water when soil is dry 100% and the plant is producing a vine. When dormant, refrain from watering.

Light requirements

Full sun.

Feed

Use a cactus fertiliser twice between July - November (dependent on when the plant is in its growing period).

Repotting

Repot every 2-3 years. Use a well draining cactus compost, adding extra drainage such as perlite, pumice or grit.

Pot size / height

See available sizes below. Please note that, due to their natural variability, specimens' height may be within 10-20% of the stated height below.

Plant is supplied in it's plastic nursery pot.

£78.00
£78.00
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Featured planters

These have been hand-picked to coordinate with the size of your plants.

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