Is Dye-yam safe for pets?

Yes, Dye-yam (Dioscorea Cirrhosa) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Dye-yam easy to care for?

Dye-yam has a medium care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Dye-yam grow indoors?

Dye-yam is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Dye-yam (Dioscorea Cirrhosa) is a perennial vine in the Dioscoreaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 8-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Dioscorea cirrhosa is a dioecious, perennial climbing plant with tuberous rhizomes native to parts of Asia.

Last updated: February 2026

Dye-yam

Dioscorea Cirrhosa

Dioscorea cirrhosa is a dioecious, perennial climbing plant with tuberous rhizomes native to parts of Asia.

Quick Facts

Type

vine

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Moderate

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

8-11

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

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Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, well-drained

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:climber, groundcover, food source

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Dye-yam

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Prune

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Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Dioscoreaceae

Genus:Dioscorea