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Aristolochia elegans

Aristolochia elegans

  • Product number: 641120
  • Origin: South America
  • Latin: Aristolochia elegans, also known as A. littoralis

Climber with large, heart-shaped leaves, forming a substantial, overlapping mass of foliage. The surprise comes from the spectacular flowers, shaped like a large Sherlock Holmes pipe. The color is dark purple with greenish-white veins.

Names:
Latin: Aristolochia elegans, or A. littoralis
Dutch: Reuzen Duitse Pijp (Giant Dutchman's Pipe)
Also known as: A. littoralis
English: Dutchman's Pipe, calico flower

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Sowing method: First, keep them in a warm and humid place for 6-8 weeks (the seeds will swell), if nothing sprouts, put the seed tray in the refrigerator for 4-8 weeks. Then move them back to a warmer spot. If germination does not occur, repeat the cycle.

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Sowing/planting time:

  • March
  • April
  • May

Harvesting time:

  • Not applicable / Not known

Soil type:

  • All soil types

Cultivation location:

  • Indoors
  • Greenhouse

Position:

  • Partial shade
  • Indirect sunlight
  • Flower colour: Dark purple with green-white veins
  • Origin: South America
  • Average growth height: More than 200 cm
  • Annual or perennial: Perennial
  • Attractive to insects: N/A
  • Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
  • Ease of cultivation: Advanced
  • Latin: Aristolochia elegans, also known as A. littoralis
  • Dutch: Giant German Pipe
  • Also known as: A. littoralis
  • English: Dutchman's Pipe, calico flower
  • All year round

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