Aristolochia gigantea

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 Aristolochia gigantea subsp. var.  Giant Dutchman's Pipe
Aristolochia gigantea grown indoors
Habit: vine-climber
Height: to
Width: to
cm10m 10m
Height: cm to 10 m
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Lifespan: perennial
Origin: Brazil, Costa Rica, Panama
Poisonous:
Bloom: mid summer, late summer
Exposure: sun, part-sun
Water: moist
Features: flowers
Hidden fields, interally pass variables to right place
Minimum Temp: 50°F283.15 K
10 °C
509.67 °R
USDA Zones: 10 to 11
Sunset Zones:
Flower features: red, purple, brown, black, multicolored, spotted
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Aristolochia gigantea (Brazilian Dutchman's Pipe, Pelican Flower; syn. Aristolochia sylvicola Standl.) is an evergreen, fast growing vine, native to Brazil.

Cultivation

Prefers fertile soil with good drainageAH. Grow in sun or part-sunAH. Provide strong support, and you may prune after floweringAH.

Propagation

Cuttings for true clones. 4-5 inch cuttings taken in fall when flowering is tapering off. Use rooting hormone and plant in fast draining propagating mix in a warm place, preferably with bottom heat[1]. Softwood cuttings must be kept moist. Seeds can be soaked for 2 days, then sown at 70-75F (21-24C) upon ripening, or in spring. Need light for germination.

Pests and Diseases

Some problems you may encounter include Cercospora leaf spot, gray mold, Southern blight, Pythium root rotAH.

Varieties

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Aristolochia gigantea 'Brasiliensis'

Aristolochia gigantea 'Pelican Flower' - Even in partial sun, this Brazilian vine displays large, heart-shaped leaves and unique flowers. Ivory veining against a burgundy velvet background with long tubular flowers reminds us of its coined name"Dutchman’s Pipes."

Aristolochia gigantea 'Brasiliensis' - Spectacular flowers, up to 1 foot long (30 cm), this species from Brazil is huge. Each flower displays an intricate pattern of white and mottled reddish-brown. Draw close to it and smell its lemon scent. With a little training, it can be contained to a limited space, such as a hanging basket.

Gallery

References

  1. http://www.plantoftheweek.org/week024.shtml

External links

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