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| latin_name = ''Aristolochia gigantea''
|familia=Aristolochiaceae
| common_names = Giant Dutchman's Pipe
|genus=Aristolochia
| growth_habit = [[Vine]]
|species=gigantea
| high = 5m (18ft)
|common_name=Giant Dutchman's Pipe
| wide = 5m (18ft)
|habit=vine-climber
| lifespan = [[Perennial]]
|Min ht metric=cm
| origin = Brazil, Costa Rica, Panama
|Max ht box=10
| exposure = Sun, Indoors
|Max ht metric=m
| features = Massive flowers
|Max wd box=10
| hardiness = Frost sensitive
|Max wd metric=m
| water = regular
|origin=Brazil, Costa Rica, Panama
| usda_zones = 10-12
|lifespan=perennial
| image = Aristolochia_gigantea-giant_dutchmans_pipe.jpg
|exposure=sun
| image_width = 240px
|water=regular
| image_caption = ''Aristolochia gigantea''
|features=flowers
|Min Temp Num=50
|Temp Metric=°F
|min_zone=10
|max_zone=11
|image=Aristolochia_gigantea-giant_dutchmans_pipe.jpg
|image_width=240
|image_caption=Aristolochia gigantea grown indoors
}}
}}
'''''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==
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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