| Name: Dioscorea Elephantipes Seeds - Exotic Bonsai Plant for DIY Home Garden
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| Quantity: 2pcs, 5pcs, 10pcs, 20pcs |
| Days to Germination: 30-90 days (slow and irregular germination) |
| Sowing: Surface sow, lightly cover with soil; keep warm (70-80°F / 21-27°C) |
| Light Preference: Full sun to partial shade |
| Plant Height: 6-12 inches (15-30 cm) as a bonsai; vines can grow longer if trained |
| Plant Spacing: 12-18 inches (30-45 cm) apart for multiple plants |
| Planting Zones: USDA Zones 9-11 (frost-sensitive, best grown indoors in colder climates) |
| Harvest: Not typically harvested; grown for ornamental/caudex formation (years-long) |
| Soil Requirements: Well-draining mix (cactus/succulent soil with sand/pumice) |
| Uses: Bonsai, ornamental caudex plant, unique indoor/patio decoration |
| Latin Name: Dioscorea elephantipes (Elephant's Foot, Hottentot Bread) |
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Planting Steps:
- 1. Soak seeds 24h.
- 2. Sow in well-draining soil.
- 3. Keep warm & lightly moist.
- 4. Avoid overwatering.
- 5. Provide bright indirect light.
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