Dioscorea caucasica
Dioscorea caucasica
- Native to:
- North Caucasus | Transcaucasus
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Dioscoreaceae
- Genus:
- Dioscorea
- Species:
- Dioscorea caucasica
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Vine
- Height:
- 300 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Colors:
- greenish-white
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
- Germination Time:
- 30–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from cold stratification; germination can be slow and erratic.
Source: DeepSeek deepseek-chat
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Expose to fluctuation outdoor winter temperatures including freezing for 3 months. Gradually increase light and temperature in the spring. * grow in same pot for 2 yrs.