Dioscorea elephantipes has a large textured caudex, topped by vines of bright green leaves. It is a winter grower and puts a beautiful canopy of green leaves when active. However, in late spring all the leaves dry out and it goes dormant. Give it periodic water in the winter. When it drops its leaves protect from frost and stop watering. Item will be shipped bare root. You are selecting the plant size pictured.
Larger specimens shown for character
