DIOSCOREA
INFO + CARE

genus: Dioscorea L.

common name/s: air potato, air yam, bitter yam, cheeky yam, potato yam, aerial yam, white yam, parsnip yam

type: bulb

family: Dioscoreaceae

native range: throughout the tropical and warm temperate regions of the world

zone: 8 to 13

height/ length:  to 16 m

spread: to 1m

type species: Dioscorea villosa L.

bloom time: seasonal bloomer

bloom description: white

sun: full sun to part shade

water: medium

maintenance: low

soil type: loose, well-draining, 'breathing' potting mix

toxicity: toxic to pets and humans, bulbs require detoxification