Dioscorea elephantipes

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Re: Dioscorea elephantipes

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Okay thanks, so when do they first go dormant? Time wise, so I don't think it's died completely and stop watering it or throw out


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Re: Dioscorea elephantipes

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StephOx wrote:Okay thanks, so when do they first go dormant? Time wise, so I don't think it's died completely and stop watering it or throw out


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In the same way that some start into growth much earlier than others, mine has flowered and almost stopped growing already, other plants may still be if full growth. All I can say is that mine seems to follow the same growth patten every year, even the year I brought it into the house to try to prolong the short growing season so I think it is a case of getting to know your plant.

As for stopping watering when dormant that is a must, you will easily see when the leaves start to dry out before the vine (s) die back.
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