Dioscorea elephantipes, the Elephant's Foot Yam, is a unique caudiciform succulent vine from South Africa, recognized for its massive, woody tuber resembling an elephant's foot.
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Sunlight
Bright, indirect light is ideal.
Watering
Allow soil to dry between waterings during growth; keep dry during dormancy.
Soil
Requires a well-draining soil mix, such as a cactus or succulent blend, with added perlite or grit to ensure good aeration and prevent waterlogging.
Temperature
Prefers warm temperatures during growth.
Habitat
Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse
Fertilizer
Feed monthly during the growing season with diluted balanced fertilizer.
Bright, indirect light is ideal.
Protect from intense afternoon sun.
Allow soil to dry between waterings during growth; keep dry during dormancy.
Reduce watering significantly when plant goes dormant.
Requires a well-draining soil mix, such as a cactus or succulent blend, with added perlite or grit to ensure good aeration and prevent waterlogging.
Prefers warm temperatures during growth.
Avoid frost; provide cooler, dry conditions during dormancy.
Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse
Feed monthly during the growing season with diluted balanced fertilizer.
Do not fertilize during dormancy.
Plant Type
Vine
Plant Category
Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Pot, Ground
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
3-6 m
Spread
3-6 m
Growth Rate
Slow
Dormancy
Deciduous, enters dormancy during dry periods
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Simple, opposite, cordate
Flower Size
0.5 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
75000
Toxic for humans
No
Rating: 0/5
Toxic for pets
No
Rating: 0/5
Edible
No
