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Dioscorea [green form]

Also Known As

  • Monkey Ball Vine (Green)
  • Ornamental Yam

Plant type

perennial, vine

size

  • H: 12'
  • W: 6'

planting zones

  • 8b-11

Dioscorea [green form] plant details

Dioscorea [green form] is a broadleaf deciduous perennial vine with green foliage. In summer green flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dioscorea [green form]

Plant type: perennial vine
Plant family: dioscoreaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 0 - 6 FT - wide, 0 - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: green blooms in summer
Uses: houseplant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dioscorea [green form]

USDA Zones: 8b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Large deep green heart shaped foliage. A vigorous attractive unusual perennial tropical vine., which is adorned with knobby round or egg-shaped brown balls hanging from the vines in late summer/early fall. Not edible. Very durable. Drought resistant.

Gardening facts about Dioscorea [green form] plant

How to Grow Dioscorea [green form]

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Water Needs

    • regular

Features

  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Fruit

    • brown
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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