Dioscorea elephantipes - Elephant's Foot
 
You will receive this exact specimen.
Measures 9 cm wide.
Due to USDA regulations, minimal to no roots at present.
Will be shipped bare root.
 
LIGHT – Partial sun to full shade
 
WATER - Water only when soil is dry 1/2 inch below the soil line.
 
SOIL – Well drained soil
 
COLD TOLERANCE – Zones 9 - 11
 
DORMANCY - Only dormant for a few months from May to June
 
SIZE – Up to 10 feet tall x 3 feet wide
 
FLOWERS – Green/yellow flowers that bloom in late fall/early winter
 
PROPAGATION – Division
 
TOXICITY – Mildly toxic to humans or animals if ingested