Dioscorea flabellifolia
Dioscorea flabellifolia
Dioscorea
Dioscoreaceae
Tropical Plants
Zone 5–9
🐾 Pet-Safe
This rare tropical yam requires warm, humid conditions and consistent moisture. Provide bright indirect light and well-draining soil rich in organic matter. Best grown in greenhouse or tropical garden settings.
Care Requirements
Care Level
High
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
120″ – 240″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
36″
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days • Keep Soil Consistently Moist But Not Waterlogged
Soil pH
6 – 7.5
Temperature
-10° – 90°F
Mature Spread
up to 120″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Borneo
Caroline Is.
Philippines
Sources
Data: trefle
Image: trefle.io — CC-BY-SA
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Available From (0)
No nurseries currently have this species in stock.