Air Potato

Would anyone have any spare air pototoes that they wouldn't mind sharing? I'll be glad to pay for some. I had a few people offer them to me last fall, but something happened and they didn't get sent.. So, I'm pleading again for anyone that might have some spares...
Thank you so much,
Hilary

yes I can send some
send me your address
daturapod@aol.com subj: taters
Larry

ummmmmm, stupid person here....what's an air potato?

RikerBear

RikerBear, that is my question, too!

lol I wondered the same thing this past fall.
http://plantsdatabase.com/go/32235/
http://davesgarden.com/t/406842/air+potato

Thanks Shelly....now I just have to have one :-)
Some posts talked about the 'fragrence', and others mentioned no flowers, but beautiful leaves.
Do they flower or not? And if not how are the 'potato pups' produced?
Enquiring minds :-)

RikerBear

The name for them is Dioscorea bulbifera. They probably have a small inconspicuous bloom, but for every bloom there is surely 50 potatoes, lol. seriously, they are very prolific. They make a beautiful vien but if you go on google and look for air air potato or Dioscorea bulbifera, you will find that is is invasive if you live in a warm climate. I have one trade of them if anyone still wants it.

There is no smell to the plant or potato.

OH PICK ME!!! :-) pleeeease

RikerBear

So if you live in a mild climate, PacificNorthwest, is it invasive? Or is it just an annual?

This is just a guess, it might be invasive up there too. It is very hard to get rid of in a mild climate. Some areas have potato hunts each year where a bunch of people gather and clean out an area. They dig the vines and pick up the potatoes and destroy them. It could possibly be like the kudzu vine in the southeast. I would ask around if you are worried about it. I just have one vine each year and try to keep the potatoes picked up.

hag49, I might be able to find you some down here, they are everywhere down here. I'll look and see. Rikerbear asked me for my last trade of them. I'll look and let you know. If I find big ones, they are usually about 2/3 to 1 pound in weight. The bigger the potato, the bigger the leaves on the vine. Send me a message if you still want some

Yay!! Thank you SO much texas007tornado!! Im glad she is finally getting her long wanted AP!

Did everyone get AP that wanted APs?