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    Dioscorea mexicana

    Also Known As

    • Dioscorea macrostachya
    • Elephant's Foot
    • Mexican Yam

    Plant type

    perennial, vine, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 12'
    • W: 3'

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Dioscorea mexicana plant details

    Dioscorea mexicana is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber or vine with green foliage. In summer green flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - bright shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Dioscorea mexicana

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber or vine
    Plant family: dioscoreaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 0 IN - 3 FT - wide, 0 IN - 12 FT - tall
    Flowers: green blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Dioscorea mexicana

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The "Turtle Plant." Forms tortoiseshell shaped caudex. Each "scute" on the tortoise shell grows taller with age. Forest dweller that sends deciduous vines up the trees around it to compete for sunlight. Keep dry in the winter when the vines fall off, but offer regular water in well draining soil during the growing season. Protect from full sun if you live near the equator like we do!

    By: Paradise Found Nursery

    Mexico; large caudex, long deciduous vines.

    By: Cactus Jungle

    Scheidw. Formerly D. macrostachya. Native to Mexico and resembles D. elephantipes. Grows to 1m wide.

    By: Rare Plant Research

    Gardening facts about Dioscorea mexicana plant

    How to Grow Dioscorea mexicana

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Flower Color

      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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