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Dioscorea dodecaneura
Also Known As
- Dioscorea discolor
- Ornamental Yam
- Variegated Monkey Ball Vine
Plant type
perennial, vine, bulb / corm / tuber
size
- H: 12'
- W: 6'
planting zones
- 9a-11
Dioscorea dodecaneura plant details
Dioscorea dodecaneura is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber or vine with burgundy, green and variegated foliage. In summer green flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Grows well with bright shade - dappled shade and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Dioscorea dodecaneura
- Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber or vine
- Plant family: dioscoreaceae
- Foliage: deciduous burgundy, green and variegated
- Mature size: 0 - 6 FT - wide, 0 - 12 FT - tall
- Flowers: green blooms in summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Dioscorea dodecaneura
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: bright shade - dappled shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Soil needs: rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Cactus Jungle
By: Almost Eden
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Gardening facts about Dioscorea dodecaneura plant
How to Grow Dioscorea dodecaneura
Sun Exposure
- bright shade - dappled shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- green
- burgundy
Flower Color
- green
Fruit
- brown
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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Plant Type
Perennial, Vine, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 12"-36"
Width: 12"
- sun - bright shade
- low
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Plant Type
Perennial, Vine, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
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Size
Height: 12'
Width: 3'
- sun - bright shade
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 6'-30'
Width: 2'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular
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Plant Type
Vine, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
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Size
Height: 6'-14'
Width: 1'-15'
- sun - mostly shade
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- dry in winter
- dry when dormant
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Zones
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Size
Height: 10'-20'
Width: 5'-15'
- sun - mostly shade
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