Dioscorea Elephantipes Yam Seeds – Herbal Plant
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Dioscorea elephantipes Yam Seeds
Grow the extraordinary Elephant's Foot Yam from premium-quality Dioscorea elephantipes seeds. Native to South Africa, this remarkable caudiciform plant develops a large corky caudex resembling a tortoise shell or elephant's foot, while producing graceful climbing vines with heart-shaped leaves during its growing season. A prized species for succulent collectors and botanical enthusiasts.
Key Features
Remarkable Caudex
Develops a distinctive cracked, woody caudex that stores water and becomes increasingly impressive with age.
Seasonal Climbing Vine
Produces slender twining vines with attractive heart-shaped leaves during its active growing season.
Long-Lived Specimen
Can live for decades, becoming an exceptional display plant prized by collectors worldwide.
Ideal Container Plant
Perfect for pots, succulent collections, conservatories, and bright indoor growing spaces.
Growing Highlights
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Dioscorea elephantipes |
| Common Name (US) | Elephant's Foot Yam, Hottentot Bread, Turtle Back Plant |
| Seed Type | Caudiciform Plant Seed |
| Plant Type | Perennial Caudiciform Vine |
| USDA Zones | 9–11 |
| Planting Season | Autumn to Winter |
| Dormancy | Summer Dormant |
| Sowing Depth | ¼ inch |
| Germination | 2–6 Weeks at 68–77°F (20–25°C) |
| Sunlight | Bright Light to Full Sun |
| Growing Medium | Very Well-Drained Cactus or Succulent Mix |
| Watering | Moderate During Active Growth; Minimal During Dormancy |
| Mature Caudex | Up to 24 inches or Larger with Age |
| Support | Provide Trellis for Seasonal Vines |
Growing Guide
Dioscorea elephantipes Seeds
Grow one of the world's most extraordinary caudiciform plants, admired for its sculptural elephant-foot caudex, graceful climbing vines, and remarkable longevity in succulent collections.