The Dioscorea Dodecaneura features striking, textured foliage with dark green or velvety bases, prominent metallic-pink to light green or white veins, and deep red undersides. The vines can reach several meters (or 4–12 feet) in length with support.
It is a tuberous geophyte (tuber-forming perennial). In cooler climates or during dry cycles, the above-ground vines die back annually, and the plant survives underground via its tubers before resprouting in the warm season.
Light: Bright, indirect light or dappled/bright shade. Avoid harsh direct sun, which can scorch the leaves.
Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist but well-drained; do not let it sit in waterlogged mix.
Substrate: Needs a light, chunky, and airy soil blend (such as a mix with perlite, coco coir, or orchid bark).
Let us pick a good one for you! With a Grower’s Choice plant, you’ll receive one healthy plant selected by our team from the available stock. The plant you receive will be the same species or variety shown in the listing, but its size, leaf count, shape, and individual appearance may vary slightly from the photos.
Please note: Grower’s Choice means you are not selecting the exact individual plant pictured.
The Dioscorea Dodecaneura features striking, textured foliage with dark green or velvety bases, prominent metallic-pink to light green or white veins, and deep red undersides. The vines can reach several meters (or 4–12 feet) in length with support.
It is a tuberous geophyte (tuber-forming perennial). In cooler climates or during dry cycles, the above-ground vines die back annually, and the plant survives underground via its tubers before resprouting in the warm season.
Light: Bright, indirect light or dappled/bright shade. Avoid harsh direct sun, which can scorch the leaves.
Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist but well-drained; do not let it sit in waterlogged mix.
Substrate: Needs a light, chunky, and airy soil blend (such as a mix with perlite, coco coir, or orchid bark).
Let us pick a good one for you! With a Grower’s Choice plant, you’ll receive one healthy plant selected by our team from the available stock. The plant you receive will be the same species or variety shown in the listing, but its size, leaf count, shape, and individual appearance may vary slightly from the photos.
Please note: Grower’s Choice means you are not selecting the exact individual plant pictured.
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