Dioscorea macrostachya

Guinea Yam Vine

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Tropical climbing vine cultivated mainly for edible tubers, featuring heart-shaped leaves and vigorous growth in warm climates.
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Plant Details

Common Name Guinea Yam Vine
Family Dioscoreaceae
Genus Dioscorea
Species Macrostachya
Origin West Africa
Blooming Produces small greenish-yellow flowers in summer.
Leaf Color Vibrant Green to Yellow-Green
Sunlight Sun
Category Kitchen garden plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich loamy soil with high organic content and excellent drainage.

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Watering

Keep consistently moist during active growth, reduce significantly in dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers full sun to partial shade; requires strong light for tuber development.

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Fertilization

Apply balanced NPK fertilizer monthly during growing season (Spring-Summer).

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Pruning

Remove dead vines and trim to control size; train climbing stems on supports.

Pest Control Aphid Nematode Spider Mite Weevil

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
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agriculture Harvesting Period 3 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
59° – 90°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1500 – 25000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
3 – 25
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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