Dioscorea Elephantipes

$195.00

Unlike anything else—this 5-year-old, seed-grown Dioscorea elephantipes grows a cracked, woody caudex that resembles a tortoise shell or an ancient fossil. Its brown-gray surface forms intricate patterns, each segment telling a story of slow growth and survival. In season, it sends out thin, vining stems with delicate heart-shaped green leaves, creating a contrast between strength and softness.

Rooted in a 4" HPC pot with a 90% granular mix, it prefers bright light and a dormant cycle that echoes its native South African rhythms.

More than a plant—it’s living mythology, a sculptural oddity from the edge of time.

Plant images are for illustration purposes only. Actual plant may vary.

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Unlike anything else—this 5-year-old, seed-grown Dioscorea elephantipes grows a cracked, woody caudex that resembles a tortoise shell or an ancient fossil. Its brown-gray surface forms intricate patterns, each segment telling a story of slow growth and survival. In season, it sends out thin, vining stems with delicate heart-shaped green leaves, creating a contrast between strength and softness.

Rooted in a 4" HPC pot with a 90% granular mix, it prefers bright light and a dormant cycle that echoes its native South African rhythms.

More than a plant—it’s living mythology, a sculptural oddity from the edge of time.

Plant images are for illustration purposes only. Actual plant may vary.

Unlike anything else—this 5-year-old, seed-grown Dioscorea elephantipes grows a cracked, woody caudex that resembles a tortoise shell or an ancient fossil. Its brown-gray surface forms intricate patterns, each segment telling a story of slow growth and survival. In season, it sends out thin, vining stems with delicate heart-shaped green leaves, creating a contrast between strength and softness.

Rooted in a 4" HPC pot with a 90% granular mix, it prefers bright light and a dormant cycle that echoes its native South African rhythms.

More than a plant—it’s living mythology, a sculptural oddity from the edge of time.

Plant images are for illustration purposes only. Actual plant may vary.

  • Direct/ Indirect

  • Bright

    "Soft Soaker"

  • Every two weeks

  • 20% - 55%

  • It is recommended to keep pets away from plants to avoid potential ingestion or adverse reactions