Dioscorea elephantipes - Elephant's Foot, Turtle Shell (caudex)

Dioscorea elephantipes - an endemic species from South Africa, notable for the remarkable caudex it forms as the plant grows.

The mature caudex resembles a huge tortoise shell, reaching impressive sizes in nature.

Although it is a "slow grower," the plant does not have special care requirements.

Other known names: Testudinaria elephantipes, Tamus elephantipes, Rhizemys elephantipes
Height including pot: 15-25 cm

Note: It may lose its leaves during the cold season.

Sold without decorative pot.