Dioscorea elephantipes - Elephant's Foot, Turtle Shell (caudex)
5.200 Ft
Full description and specifications
Dioscorea elephantipes - endemic species from South Africa, which impresses with the special caudex that it forms as the plant develops.
The mature caudex looks like a huge turtle shell, reaching impressive sizes in nature.
Although it is a "slow grower", the plant does not present special claims regarding care.
Other known names: Testudinaria elephantipes, Tamus elephantipes, Rhizemys elephantipes
Height with pots included: 15-25 cm
Note: May lose leaves in the cold season.
Sold without decorative bowl.