Wild Mexican Yam, Barbasco, Colic Root (Dioscorea mexicana)

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mgarr Hanover Twp., PA(Zone 6a) Dec 10, 2007

Wild Mexican Yam, Barbasco, Colic Root
Dioscorea mexicana

Just beginning to grow in early April.

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MartinDK Copenhagen, Denmark(Zone 7b) May 02, 2008

mgarr, that's a nice "turtle shell".:-) Mine has just started to grow again after six months of dormancy.

Best regards,

Martin

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mgarr Hanover Twp., PA(Zone 6a) May 02, 2008

Once it starts to grow it goes crazy. Step back and enjoy.

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1200excite Tampa, FL Jul 23, 2009

I was just given an old plant. It has only wispy foliage and was growing in shade. I know nothing about them and would welcome advise. Sounds to me like it needs very high light to direct sun for growing foliage. fertilizer? how wet? thanks in advance.

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mgarr Hanover Twp., PA(Zone 6a) Jul 23, 2009

Doesn't need water for almost 6 months. I gave it a half glass of warm water for those 6 months. Then I put it in full sun, (as much as you can get in this area) and kept it in the hottest part of my home while it was growing. It would start out slowly and the bolt. It never has bloomed but I love it anyway. No fertilizer.

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