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Cinnamon Vine
(Dioscorea polystachya)
plug plant
Cinnamon Vine (Dioscorea polystachya)
You are buying 1 organically grown Cinnamon Vine (Dioscorea polystachya) root trainer plug plant.
Please note:
Root trainer plug plants are available year-round. We always aim to process orders within two days, however there may be unavoidable delays in despatch during extreme weather, so please be patient.
Organically and sustainably grown in our forest garden here at Poet’s Acre, located in the heart of 1000 acres of organic farmland and ancient woodland in rural North Norfolk. Plants are grown as part of a sustainable management plan that encourages diversity and resilience. The land here is completely organic, we do not use pesticides or sprays of any kind.
Plant Care
Your Cinnamon Vine plug plant will arrive carefully packaged to prevent damage or drying out. Root trainer plugs encourage strong, deep root growth, giving your plant the best possible start.
On arrival, water the plant if the compost feels dry. You may pot it on into a larger pot for its first year to encourage extra root and tuber development before planting in its final position. If planting straight out, choose a sunny to lightly shaded position in fertile, well-drained soil. Dig a hole just larger than the plug, enrich with compost, firm gently, and water well. Provide a trellis or support for climbing growth.
Cinnamon Vine is a vigorous perennial climber that dies back in winter, regrowing strongly each spring from its tubers. Mulch in autumn to protect the roots and retain soil fertility.
Postage & Packaging
Price includes postage, and we send all our plants by Royal Mail 48 with tracking. We aim to post items within 2 working days of your order, weather permitting. We use as much recycled material for packaging as possible.
About Cinnamon Vine (Dioscorea polystachya)
Cinnamon Vine (Dioscorea polystachya) is a hardy perennial climber native to East Asia. It produces heart-shaped leaves and masses of small, fragrant white flowers in summer, noted for their spicy cinnamon-like scent. It grows rapidly to 3–5m and thrives in a range of soils.
Culinary Uses
The edible tubers are starchy and nutritious, used in Asian cookery much like potatoes or yams. The small aerial bulbils can also be eaten when cooked.
Garden Uses
An attractive climber for arches, trellises, and pergolas. Its rapid growth makes it useful for screening or covering unsightly fences.
Wildlife Uses
The flowers are highly fragrant and attract a range of pollinating insects. The dense foliage also provides cover for small wildlife.
About Poet’s Acre
Poet’s Acre is a forest garden project, creating a continuously expanding repository of regionally adapted plants and a haven for wildlife and threatened species of all kinds. Our work is supported by a small family-run nursery growing plants for gardens, forest gardens, food forests, and permaculture projects. Our aim is to grow healthy, chemical-free plants for diversity, resilience, and climate adaptability, encouraging people to connect with the land, themselves, and each other.
Cinnamon Vine (Dioscorea polystachya)
You are buying 1 organically grown Cinnamon Vine (Dioscorea polystachya) root trainer plug plant.
Please note:
Root trainer plug plants are available year-round. We always aim to process orders within two days, however there may be unavoidable delays in despatch during extreme weather, so please be patient.
Organically and sustainably grown in our forest garden here at Poet’s Acre, located in the heart of 1000 acres of organic farmland and ancient woodland in rural North Norfolk. Plants are grown as part of a sustainable management plan that encourages diversity and resilience. The land here is completely organic, we do not use pesticides or sprays of any kind.
Plant Care
Your Cinnamon Vine plug plant will arrive carefully packaged to prevent damage or drying out. Root trainer plugs encourage strong, deep root growth, giving your plant the best possible start.
On arrival, water the plant if the compost feels dry. You may pot it on into a larger pot for its first year to encourage extra root and tuber development before planting in its final position. If planting straight out, choose a sunny to lightly shaded position in fertile, well-drained soil. Dig a hole just larger than the plug, enrich with compost, firm gently, and water well. Provide a trellis or support for climbing growth.
Cinnamon Vine is a vigorous perennial climber that dies back in winter, regrowing strongly each spring from its tubers. Mulch in autumn to protect the roots and retain soil fertility.
Postage & Packaging
Price includes postage, and we send all our plants by Royal Mail 48 with tracking. We aim to post items within 2 working days of your order, weather permitting. We use as much recycled material for packaging as possible.
About Cinnamon Vine (Dioscorea polystachya)
Cinnamon Vine (Dioscorea polystachya) is a hardy perennial climber native to East Asia. It produces heart-shaped leaves and masses of small, fragrant white flowers in summer, noted for their spicy cinnamon-like scent. It grows rapidly to 3–5m and thrives in a range of soils.
Culinary Uses
The edible tubers are starchy and nutritious, used in Asian cookery much like potatoes or yams. The small aerial bulbils can also be eaten when cooked.
Garden Uses
An attractive climber for arches, trellises, and pergolas. Its rapid growth makes it useful for screening or covering unsightly fences.
Wildlife Uses
The flowers are highly fragrant and attract a range of pollinating insects. The dense foliage also provides cover for small wildlife.
About Poet’s Acre
Poet’s Acre is a forest garden project, creating a continuously expanding repository of regionally adapted plants and a haven for wildlife and threatened species of all kinds. Our work is supported by a small family-run nursery growing plants for gardens, forest gardens, food forests, and permaculture projects. Our aim is to grow healthy, chemical-free plants for diversity, resilience, and climate adaptability, encouraging people to connect with the land, themselves, and each other.