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Air Potato

Dioscorea bulbifera, Dioscoreaceae

Zones
9a–11b
Layer
Vine
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Producer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

High

Soil pH

5.5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

HorsetailEquisetum hyemale
Nutrient Accumulation
CentroCentrosema pubescens
Nitrogen FixationPhysical Support
VanillaVanilla planifolia
Physical SupportShade Provision

Antagonistic Plants

Purple YamDioscorea alata

Both yam species compete intensely for the same soil nutrients and rooting space, reducing tuber production

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

Roots

Common Questions

What zones does Air Potato grow in?

Air Potato grows in USDA hardiness zones 9a through 11b.

What are good companion plants for Air Potato?

Good companions for Air Potato include Horsetail, Centro, Vanilla.

Design guilds with Air Potato and see companion relationships visually.

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