Amorphophallus paeoniifolius aka Elephant Foot Yam

Q: What are the water needs for Elephant Foot Yam

Elephant Foot Yam should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Q: What is the right soil for Elephant Foot Yam

Elephant Foot Yam loves a well-draining soil. Perlite and vermiculite help with drainage, while coco coir adds organic matter, so a good potting soil mix will have all three. You can improve store-bought soil by adding some perlite to it.

Q: What is the sunlight requirement for Elephant Foot Yam

To ensure optimal growth, the Elephant Foot Yam prefers bright diffused light for 6-8 hours each day. Insufficient light can result in slow growth and leaf drop, so it's important to find a well-lit location for this plant. Place it near a window, within a distance of 1 meter (3 feet), to enhance its potential for thriving.

Taxonomy ID: 914

Genus Amorphophallus Family Araceae Order Alismatales Class Liliopsida Phylum Tracheophyta

Common names

Elephant Foot Yam, Telinga Potato, Telingo Potato

More information about Elephant Foot Yam

What is the region of origin of Elephant Foot Yam

Elephant Foot Yam’s native range is E. Asia - China, Indian subcontinent, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, New Guinea, north Australia, western Pacific.

What are the water needs for Elephant Foot Yam

Elephant Foot Yam should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

What is the right soil for Elephant Foot Yam

Elephant Foot Yam loves a well-draining soil. Perlite and vermiculite help with drainage, while coco coir adds organic matter, so a good potting soil mix will have all three. You can improve store-bought soil by adding some perlite to it.

What is the sunlight requirement for Elephant Foot Yam

To ensure optimal growth, the Elephant Foot Yam prefers bright diffused light for 6-8 hours each day. Insufficient light can result in slow growth and leaf drop, so it's important to find a well-lit location for this plant. Place it near a window, within a distance of 1 meter (3 feet), to enhance its potential for thriving.

Is Elephant Foot Yam toxic to humans/pets?

Ploi's records do not contain confirmed information on the toxicity of this particular plant. In the event of accidental ingestion of plant material with questionable toxicity by you, a family member, or a pet, it is always a good idea to consult a healthcare professional.

More info:
Wikipedia • GBIF

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