Placeholder

Dioscorea bulbifera

Also Known As

  • Air Potato

Plant type

perennial, vine, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 40'
  • W: 6"

planting zones

  • 9a-11

More Options

Dioscorea bulbifera plant details

Dioscorea bulbifera is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber or vine with green foliage. In fall and winter green flowers emerge followed by brown and green fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dioscorea bulbifera

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber or vine
Plant family: dioscoreaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 0 - 6 IN - wide, 0 - 40 FT - tall
Flowers: green blooms in fall and winter

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dioscorea bulbifera

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Gardening facts about Dioscorea bulbifera plant

How to Grow Dioscorea bulbifera

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • green
  • Fruit

    • green
    • brown
  • Flower Season

    • winter
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

Landscape groups by tags

Mailing List
Sign Up for updates on new plant arrivals and deals

© 2010—2024 Plant Lust, LLC All Rights Reserved