The Cozy Yam Plant's Secret Underground World

Fun Fact

Did you know yams are not potatoes? They are starchy root vegetables that grow in tropical and subtropical regions around the world. There are hundreds of different types of yams, and some can grow to be very, very long and heavy!

Coloring Tips

1. 1🎨 Soil Texture - Use shades of brown, grey, and even a little dark red to show the rich, damp soil. Try short, overlapping strokes for a realistic dirt effect, adding tiny specks for pebbles.
2. 2🖍️ Root Details - Yams have many small, intricate roots! Use fine-tipped markers or colored pencils to carefully outline and color the delicate root hairs branching out from the main yam tubers, creating depth.
3. 3✨ Yam Skin - Yams can have rough, bark-like skin. Experiment with different browns, oranges, and even subtle purples, adding small dots or lines to create a bumpy, highly textured look on the yam surface.
4. 4🌈 Leafy Vines - Bring the top part of the plant to life with vibrant greens! Use lighter greens for new leaves and darker, deeper greens for mature ones, adding shadows and highlights to make them pop.