to heat and full sunlight, and a dappled-sun or semi-shaded position is preferable. The green vine tendrils however, thrive if they are able to reach partial or full sunlight. Soil This plant grows naturally in brush on rocky slopes, so it requires extremely well-drained soil, with a large (at least 50%) mineral component. Temperatures In cultivation in temperate areas, D. elephantipes can tolerate temperatures to -4 °C in habitat. Gallery References Crops originating from Africa Root vegetables Flora of South Africa elephantipes Caudiciform plants House plants