Dioscorea dregeana
wild yam
Description
Dioscorea dregeana is another climbing vine with a caudex native to South Africa. It's similar to other Dioscorea species, but with its own unique characteristics. This plant's distinctive feature is its large, often irregular, underground caudex. It produces slender, twining vines with heart-shaped leaves. The flowers are small and inconspicuous, but the appeal of this plant lies in the unique appearance of its caudex. It needs well-draining soil and full sun to partial shade. It thrives in this kind of environment. Water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry completely between waterings, particularly during the dormant season. Propagation is typically done by separating offsets or from seeds.
Description
Dioscorea dregeana is another climbing vine with a caudex native to South Africa. It's similar to other Dioscorea species, but with its own unique characteristics. This plant's distinctive feature is its large, often irregular, underground caudex. It produces slender, twining vines with heart-shaped leaves. The flowers are small and inconspicuous, but the appeal of this plant lies in the unique appearance of its caudex. It needs well-draining soil and full sun to partial shade. It thrives in this kind of environment. Water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry completely between waterings, particularly during the dormant season. Propagation is typically done by separating offsets or from seeds.