Common Elephant's Foot Bonsai
NameCommon Elephant's Foot Bonsai
Species NameDioscorea elephantipes
Common NameElephant's Foot Yam, Hottentot Bread
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)30
Container Typeshallow ceramic pot
Geographic Originafrica
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featurescaudex, fissured bark, gnarled, swollen base
Foliage Typedeciduous
Height (cm)30
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualityexcellent
Is Floweringtrue
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesExceptionally large and textured caudex, unique growth habit with vining stems, drought tolerant.
Description
This unique bonsai features a prominent, woody caudex with a deeply fissured, bark-like surface, resembling an elephant's foot. From this impressive base, slender, deciduous vines emerge, bearing heart-shaped leaves, often trained to create an artistic upright form. It is prized for its distinctive, sculptural caudex.
