Aristolochia gigantea
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Pronunciation: a-ris-toh-LOH-kee-uh jy-GAN-tee-uh
Family: Aristolochia
Synonym: Aristolochia sylvicola
Common Name: Pelican Flower, Dutchman's Pipe
Plant Type:
- vines and climbers
- perennial
Height to: 30ft (10m) or more
USDA Hardiness Zones:
- 60 to 50ºF ZONE 12
- 70 to 60ºF ZONE 13
- 80 to 70ºF ZONE 14
Sun Exposure:
- part sun
- full sun
Bloom Season:
- early summer
- mid summer
- late summer
Bloom Description: Pelican Flower (Aristolochia gigantea) produces solitary, rounded, white, purple veined flowers, white or ivory mottled maroon inside, to 6in (15cm) across.
Soil Type: Fertile, well drained soil
Pests and Diseases: Leaf spot, gray mold, southern blight, and root rot. Aphids may be a problem when grown indoors.
Propagation: Sow Pelican Flower (Aristolochia gigantea) seed at 70-75ºF as soon as ripe or in spring. Divide in spring, or inset root cuttings in summer. Root softwood cuttings in early spring.
Native to: Panama
Winter Sowing Zones: None
Notes for Identification:
Pelican Flower (Aristolochia gigantea) is an evergreen twiner with broadly triangular, dark green leaves, 2-4in (5-10cm) long.
Care: When grown under glass, grow in soilless potting mix in bright filtered light.
Source: Various sources including The American Horticultural Society A to Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants and the USDA
USDA Heat Zones (days above 86ºF):
- 150 to 180 days ZONE 10
- 180 to 210 days ZONE 11
- Greater then 210 ZONE 12
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Located in: Climbers