Elephant’s Foot (Dioscorea elephantipes) | Rare Caudiciform Plant | 12cm Nursery Pot

About this plant

Elephant’s Foot (Dioscorea elephantipes) is one of the world’s most sought-after caudiciform plants. Its remarkable cracked caudex resembles an elephant’s skin, while delicate climbing vines emerge during the growing season, creating an extraordinary contrast between texture and foliage.

Why you’ll love it

• Highly sought-after collector’s plant
• Unique elephant skin-like caudex
• Long-lived and fascinating specimen
• Excellent conversation piece
• Ideal for specialist collections

Care Guide

Light: Bright indirect light with some morning sun.

Water: Water during active growth and reduce watering during dormancy.

Humidity: Prefers dry to moderate humidity.

Soil: Very well-draining succulent mix.

Growth: Slow-growing caudiciform vine.

Ideal for

Rare plant collections, indoor displays and collector specimens.

Pet Friendly: No

Good to know

This species has a seasonal growth cycle. Vines naturally die back during dormancy before new growth emerges again.