Dioscorea elephantipes Pot Size:8.5 this almost leafless species grows

this almost leafless species grows upwards at first but then eventually sprawls out on all sides

These stems contort themselves into unpredictable shapes with the help of their rounded and compressed ribs

these can be divided up and potted separately in spring

Electrifying and luminous veining streaks through two-tone pointed leaves

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Dioscorea elephantipes Pot Size:8.5 this almost leafless species growsDioscorea elephantipes, commonly known as the Elephants 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