Aristolochia gigantea

Plant Characteristics

Habit		vine-climber
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

Cultivation

Exposure:	☼	sun
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

Scientific Names

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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 drainage^AH. Grow in sun or part-sun^AH. Provide strong support, and you may prune after flowering^AH.

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 rot^AH.

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.