Air Potato Yam Herb Plant Bulb DIOSCOREA BULBIFERA  Bulbs Plants
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Air potato is a vine with large, green, heart-shaped leaves. 
It twines on shrubs and trees, growing up to 100 feet into tree canopies. 
It is a member of the yam family and produces large numbers of aerial bulbils, or "potatoes." 
Some of these “potatoes” are brown with rough-skin, and some are tan with smooth skin.
The vines die in the fall and grow back from underground tubers in the spring.
Bulbils that have fallen off the vines sprout new vines
The lower part of the plant is very often devoid of leaves. 
Best grown in a warm sunny position.

Here is the information regarding Dioscorea bulbifera:
  1. Harvest Time: Dioscorea bulbifera tubers are usually harvested 6–9 months after planting, typically late summer to early autumn.
  2. Germination: Bulbs take 2–4 weeks to germinate in warm, moist soil.
  3. Spacing: For larger tubers, plant bulbs 50–75 cm apart.

  1. The tubers of Dioscorea bulbifera are typically harvested around 6 to 9 months after planting, depending on the growing conditions and the variety. The exact month of harvest varies based on your local climate, but in tropical and subtropical regions, this is usually done in late summer to early autumn when the vines begin to wither.

  2. Germination Time for Bulbs:
    The germination of Dioscorea bulbifera bulbs generally takes 2 to 4 weeks, provided they are planted in warm and moist soil conditions. Warmer temperatures around 25–30°C (77–86°F) promote quicker germination.

  3. Spacing for Larger Underground Tubers:
    To grow larger underground tubers, it is recommended to plant the bulbs with at least 50–75 cm (20–30 inches) of spacing between them.

  4.  This allows each plant adequate room for root expansion and nutrient absorption.

It's not fully hardy, hence before winter it's advisable to cover an area of about 40" in diameter around the plant with e.g. bark mulch thus creating an isolation layer that will help protect the roots.

 Thrives best in well-drained organic soil, rich in humus, and kept moist but not wet. An amateur plant, easy in propagation. 

Excellent for small fences, trellises and other garden supports.