Difference between revisions of "Aristolochia gigantea"
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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]]. | '''''Aristolochia gigantea''''' ('''Brazilian Dutchman's Pipe''', '''Pelican Flower'''; [[syn.]] ''Aristolochia sylvicola'' Standl.) is an evergreen, fast growing vine, native to [[Brazil]]. | ||
==Cultivation== | ==Cultivation== | ||
| + | Prefers fertile soil with good drainage{{AHS}}. Grow in sun or part-sun{{AHS}}. Provide strong support, and you may prune after flowering{{AHS}}. | ||
===Propagation=== | ===Propagation=== | ||
| − | Cuttings for true clones. | + | Cuttings for true clones. Seeds can be sown at 70-75F (21-24C) upon ripening, or in spring. |
=== Pests and Diseases === | === Pests and Diseases === | ||
| + | Some problems you may encounter include ''Cercospora'' leaf spot, gray mold, [[Southern blight]], ''Pythium'' root rot{{AHS}}. | ||
==Varieties== | ==Varieties== | ||
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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. | 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. | ||
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Revision as of 04:16, 17 October 2009
| Habit | vine-climber
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| Height: | ⇕ | 10 m"m" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 10. |
| Width: | ⇔ | 10 m"m" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 10. |
| Lifespan: | ⌛ | perennial |
| Origin: | ✈ | Brazil, Costa Rica, Panama |
| Exposure: | ☼ | sun |
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| Water: | ◍ | regular"regular" is not in the list (wet, moist, moderate, dry, less when dormant) of allowed values for the "Water" property. |
| Features: | ✓ | flowers |
| Minimum Temp: | ☃ | 50°F283.15 K <br />10 °C <br />509.67 °R <br /> |
| USDA Zones: | 10 to 11 |
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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. Seeds can be sown at 70-75F (21-24C) upon ripening, or in spring.
Pests and Diseases
Some problems you may encounter include Cercospora leaf spot, gray mold, Southern blight, Pythium root rotAH.
Varieties
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.
