Common Name: Elephant's Foot

1. Scientific Name: Dioscorea elephantipes

2. Type: Deciduous climbing vine.

3. Growth Environment: Often grown indoors.

4. Unique Feature: Large woody caudex resembling an elephant's foot, especially notable in the wild.

5. Drought Tolerance: High; prefers a dry summer.

6. Growth Period: Late summer through winter and into spring.

7. Care Instructions:

   • Protect from frost.

   • Plant in well-draining soil.

8. Reason for Interest:

   • Notable for its unusual caudex and as a decorative piece.

   • Summer deciduous nature contributes to drought tolerance.

   • A distinguished addition to plant collections for its unique appearance and growth habits.

The first two photo serves a display purpose only. The succulent plant housed in the red pot comes in a 130mm diameter container. While the image provides a representative depiction of what you will receive, but may vary slightly because no two succulents are the same. 

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