Matelea cyclophylla (Gonolobus) Mesemb thin blue-gray to greenish-gray leaves

thin blue-gray to greenish-gray leaves with many raised bumps

High light and keeping the plants on the dry side is needed to maintain the color at this level

This is an especially big and mature individual that is 3 inches diameter

Compared to the better known Dioscorea elephantipes this species has a more irregular caudex shape but otherwise takes similar care

Can take light frost

Matelea cyclophylla (Gonolobus) Mesemb thin blue-gray to greenish-gray leavesMatelea cyclophylla Also known as Gonolobus, this is a small caudiciform from Mexico that makes a long vine during the summer. The plant makes attractive maroon to black flowers when actively growing. It goes dormant in the winter with the vine dying back to the caudex. Easy to grow. Likes filtered light and will need some sort of pole or trellis for the vine to climb on. When actively growing should be watered before the soil dries out fully. Keep