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

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.