Dutchman's Pipe (Aristolochia gigantea)

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sa_haiad Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Nov 01, 2003

Common name: Dutchman's Pipe
Family: Aristolochiaceae
Genus: Aristolochia
Species gigantea

Plant Link: http://plantsdatabase.com/go/56130/

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roshana Jacksonville, IL(Zone 5a) Nov 01, 2003

What a wonderful close-up! I purchased some seeds from an eBay seller last spring, but they didn't germinate. I wonder if they are the kind of seeds that need to be planted immediately? Thanks for the picture.

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sa_haiad Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Nov 01, 2003

This plant is known to be easily propagated by seeds, here in Brasil, but it is susceptible to cool temperatures, beeing indicate to tropics. It blooms in spring and summer; the fruits when dry resemble small baskets. The seeds have to be taken from an open fruit and the soil has to be rich in humus.

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roshana Jacksonville, IL(Zone 5a) Nov 02, 2003

Thanks for the further clarification. I'm thinking that the seeds probably need to be planted right away if they need to be taken from an open fruit. So I guess I'll just look for one to purchase. It's such an interesting plant.

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rylaff Niceville, FL(Zone 8b) Nov 02, 2003

Roshana, that is correct. The seeds must be planted while they are fresh. I do love this vine. It has bloomed continuously for me. It is November, and it is still blooming.

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roshana Jacksonville, IL(Zone 5a) Nov 02, 2003

Very pretty, ry! I've think I've read that this plant is also called 'pelican plant.' Is that correct? It's such a spectacular plant I just gotta get one for next summer! Thanks for the picture.

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rylaff Niceville, FL(Zone 8b) Nov 02, 2003

It is unusual, isnt it. There is also a vine very similar to it, except the flower is much smaller. I love this one. The blooms are huge, the leaves are a beautiful darker green. This is an incredible plant.

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ErickMN St. Paul, MN(Zone 4b) Feb 03, 2004

Hello All.

I am thinking of ordering this vine as a plant from Logee's for my yard this spring, just for something different. Does anyone have any thoughts as to whether it would do well during the summer in a garden in Minneapolis? Would I see any blooms before first frost in October? Any advice anyone could offer would be sincererly appreciated.

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rylaff Niceville, FL(Zone 8b) Feb 03, 2004

Mine bloomed the entire summer in several flushes. This winter , we have had several nights where the temp dropped down below freezing. It took some damage on the very outermost leaves, but is mostly intact. It started blooming in early summer and quit in November.

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