Tropicals, Woody > Aristolochia > Aristolochia gigantea > Aristolochia gigantea
Aristolochia gigantea
Dutchmans Pipe
Origin: Panama
| Family |
| Aristolochiaceae |
| Genus |
| Aristolochia |
| Species |
| gigantea |
| Category |
| Tropicals, Woody |
| Type |
| Vine |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 10 - 11 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| Requires cool season protection under glass |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H3 - H1c |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -1 - 10 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 30 - 50 |
| Height |
| 2.4 - 3 m |
| Spread |
| 1.8 - 2.4 m |
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Description and Growing Information
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| General Description |
| Twisting climber. |
| Cultivation |
| Grow in full sun or partial shade in a rich, well-drained soil, watering sparingly in the winter and plentifully during the growing season. |
| Growth |
| Fast |
| ID Characteristic |
| Very large blossom pouch with heart shaped, light green leaves. |
| Pests |
| Prone to attack from aphids and red spider mites. |
| Leaf Description |
| Bright green shiny foliage. |
| Flower Description |
| Burgundy lily-like flowers. |
| Fruit Description |
| Fruit is large, 8 x 2.5-3 cm, with flat, papery seeds. |
| Notable Specimens |
| The Devonian Botanic Gardens, Devon, Alberta, Canada. |
| Propagation |
| From seed. |
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