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How to Grow and Care for Chinese yam

Chinese yam, also known as Cinnamon vine, Chinese potato, Mountain yam, Shanyao, Japanese yam, Nagaimo, Korean yam

Chinese yam is a robust and adaptable plant requiring minimal maintenance. It thrives in partial shade or full sun and prefers well-draining, fertile soil for optimal growth. Special care points include regular watering to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged, and providing support for its climbing habit. Overwintering chinese yam might involve mulching to protect its tubers in cooler climates.

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Watering schedule: Every 3 weeks

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Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Chinese yam

ToughnessMedium
Care LevelMedium
Care DifficultyEasy
LifespanPerennial
Watering ScheduleEvery 3 weeks
Sunlight RequirementsFull sun
Soil TypeGarden Soil
Soil pH5.5-7.5
Planting TimeSpring, Fall
Hardiness Zones
4-11
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Chinese yam is characterized by long, twining vines that can reach lengths up to 16 feet (5 meters). Its heart-shaped leaves are medium green, with a slightly pointed tip, and measure approximately 4 to 8 inches (10 to 20 cm) in length. Small, aerial, bulbil-forming tubers appear in the leaf axils. The underground tubers can be extensive and bulky. During the flowering season, chinese yam produces small, inconspicuous flowers, which are oftentimes overlooked.
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