Dioscorea Elephantipes Yam Seeds for Planting - NON GMO Seeds

Introduce a unique and exotic touch to your garden with Dioscorea Elephantipes, also known as Elephant’s Foot Yam. This striking succulent tuber plant is prized for its distinctive, textured caudex and climbing vine foliage. Perfect for containers, rock gardens, or as a standout ornamental plant, these NON GMO seeds are ideal for gardeners looking to cultivate rare and fascinating plants.

Features & Specifications:

• Seed Type: NON GMO

• Plant Type: Perennial succulent vine

• Foliage Color: Green

• Growth Height: 6–10 feet (vine); caudex grows slowly over years

• Uses: Containers, rock gardens, ornamental displays

• Hardiness: Thrives in temperate to subtropical climates

• Blooming Season: Rare small flowers in summer (if mature)

• Special Trait: Unique caudex resembling elephant’s foot; slow-growing and decorative

Planting & Sowing Instructions:

1. Soil Preparation: Use well-draining cactus or succulent soil mix with added sand or perlite.

2. Sowing Depth: Sow seeds lightly on the soil surface; press gently.

3. Spacing: Provide enough space for caudex expansion and vine growth.

4. Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade.

5. Watering: Keep soil lightly moist during germination; reduce watering once seedlings establish to prevent rot.

6. Germination Time: 3–6 weeks under warm, favorable conditions.

7. Care Tips: Protect young seedlings from frost; provide a trellis or support for vine growth; avoid overwatering to maintain a healthy caudex.