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Beginner
skill rating |
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1.5m
max. spread |
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3m
max. height |
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2-5 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Dioscorea batatas
Other names: Cinnamon vine, Chinese yam
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Genus: Dioscorea
Species: D. batatas - D. batatas is a vigorous, twining climber that can be grown as an ornamental plant or for its edible tubers. It has heart-shaped leaves with prominent veins and in autumn, female plants bear white flowers.
Dioscorea batatas is: Deciduous
Flower: White in Autumn
Foliage: Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
Fragrance: Flowers have a cinnamon scent
Habit: Climbing, Twining
Dioscorea batatas (Cinnamon vine) will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 1.5m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Wallside and trellises
Cultivation: Plant in free-draining soil in a sunny or lightly shaded position. Requires support.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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