Aristolochia gigantea

Aristolochia gigantea subsp. var.

Giant Dutchman's Pipe

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Origin:	✈	Brazil, Costa Rica, Panama
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Bloom:	❀	mid summer, late summer

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Aristolochiaceae >

Aristolochia

gigantea

var.

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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. 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 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.

Gallery

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References

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

Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture, by L. H. Bailey, MacMillan Co., 1963

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