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Dioscorea discolor 7cm H15cm

Dioscorea discolor 7cm H15cm
£40.00 GBP
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Meet the Dioscorea discolor—the painted tapestry. With her heart-shaped leaves patterned in a rich velvet mosaic of emerald green, olive, and silver-green veins, all sitting on a dramatic, deep burgundy underside, she’s a true living canvas. Exotic, vining, and undeniably dramatic, she’s here to turn your climbing trellises into a luxury gallery of tropical colors.

  • The Formal Name: Dioscorea discolor
  • The Nickname: Variegated Yam / Painted Yam
  • Roots: A spectacular climbing tuberous species native to the warm, humid rainforests of Ecuador and Peru.
  • Natural Vibe: Scrambling up understory trees and forest margins where she traps light with her multi-toned leaves.

Care Guide
  • Care Guide:
  • Sunlight: She thrives in bright, indirect light. Direct sun will ruin her velvet texture and bleach her vibrant patterns.
  • Best Room: A warm, well-lit living room or a humidity-controlled plant cabinet where she can climb.
  • Snacks: A balanced liquid fertiliser at half-strength every 3–4 weeks during her active spring and summer growth.
  • Tropical Feels: High humidity is her love language (60–80% is ideal). She’ll appreciate a humidifier nearby.
  • Cosy Factor: Keep it warm and stable (18–27°C). She hates cold drafts and may go completely dormant if exposed to chills.
  • Thirst: Keep the soil evenly moist but never soggy. Water when the top inch of her soil feels dry.
  • Safety First: Toxic – contains saponins and calcium oxalate; keep away from curious pets and small children.
  • The Bedding: A rich, highly aerated, and well-draining aroid or peat-perlite mix.
  • Family Tree: Propagate by carefully separating tuberous root divisions or offsets during spring potting.
  • Space Needs: A vigorous climber that needs a trellis, totem, or hoop to display her magnificent trailing vines.
  • Speed: A fast grower during the warm seasons, pushing out a flurry of stunning colourful leaves.
  • Uninvited Guests: Watch closely for spider mites and mealybugs hiding on the velvet leaf undersides.
  • Moving Day: Repot every 1–2 years in early spring to give her expanding root tubers fresh nutrients.
  • Haircut: If she enters winter dormancy and drops her leaves, cut back the dead vine and keep the soil dry until spring.
  • Fresh Air: A lush air purifier that breathes heavy-duty oxygen and deep jungle vibes into your home.
  • Plant Lore: Her name "discolor" points directly to her striking, contrasting two-toned foliage.
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