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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

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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

Tropical vine from Ecuador; slow-developing caudex; winter-dormant.
Large deep green heart shaped foliage is veined with silver and randomly splotched with black. A vigorous but manageable unusual perennial tropical vine.

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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