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Variegated ornamental yam vine -DIOSCOREA DISCOLOR *Live plant * RARE

$ 11.61

Availability: 83 in stock
  • Color: Multicolor
  • Watering: Medium
  • Season of Interest: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
  • Sunlight: Filtered sun, Bright shade, Medium shade, Morning sun ok, Low Sun
  • Climate: Tropicals, Sub tropical, Humid Subtropical, Marine West Coast, Mediterranean
  • Genus: Dioscorea
  • Brand: Vine
  • Common Name: Variegated Yam
  • Foliage: multi color
  • Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor & Outdoor
  • Features: Variegated
  • Type: Vines

    Description

    VARIEGATED ORNAMENTAL YAM  -DIOSCOREA DISCOLOR
    Originally from Africa. This  variegated form is  very rare.
    It   makes a dramatic statement. Top  of  leaves are  velvety to the touch. Have really beautiful  leaf pattern.
    With age leaves are getting  quite nice  size approx.  10"-12" across.
    It is a counter clockwise twining ,
    tuberous
    vine- grown for its colorful, variegated foliage. Heart shaped leaves are coppery green, dark green & dark purple color. The back of the leaves are vivid purple color. It is velvety to  the touch
    Very speedy grower - In a single growing season, grows about 15-20 Ft
    Fully covers fence  rapidly. - Loves to climb on tree trunk.
    NOT invasive.
    COLD HARDINESS: zone 9
    LIGHT REQUIREMENT: does well in sun, shade, partial sun.
    Loves organic, rich soil-
    Goes dormant below 36 F-  breaks dormancy, mid- late spring.. *
    If winter temps are above 37- F- vine does not go dormant
    Currently growing in 4" pot.
    Last 2 picture is of average  size plant for sale. - Just broke dormancy.
    Shipped without pot, roots packed moist.