Dioscorea elephantipes, rare cactus, 6 seeds

The elephant foot, Dioscorea elephantipes, is a perennial caudiciform deciduous vine of the family monocot yam (Dioscoreaceae). The exposed, enlarged tuberous base is an organ that stores water, called a caudex. Most commonly, the caudex reaches 60-90 cm in diameter, but often 3 (or more) meters and is coated in rough armor-like plates. It produces a staggering seasonal growth of up to 6 metres. The leaves are shaped to the heart. It bears small yellowish green flowers.

How to plant ?

1. Fill seeds in warm water for 24 hours
2. Fill seeds in cold water for 72 hours.
3. Put seeds in wet soil for 1.5cm cover with plastic
4. Water every day , the seeds will sprout in 15 days.

Now Please feel free to enjoy our flowers.