Aristolochia macrophylla | Pipevine, Dutchman'S Pipe | Vine
Aristolochia macrophylla belongs to the plant family ARISTOLOCHIACE and Genus Aristolochia This Vine prefers Moist, well drained soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Partial to full shade
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Aristolochia macrophylla does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Aristolochia macrophylla so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Aristolochia macrophylla pipevine,Dutchman's pipe is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Aristolochia macrophylla | Pipevine, Dutchman'S Pipe is either a deciduous plant which means it loses its leaves in Autumn or Fall or it can be classed as an evergreen but only for warmer climates (maintains leaves all year round). Beware using trees that lose their leaves around fish ponds.
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
This plant is often used as a wall cover. Aristolochia macrophylla can survive cold winters where the average annual low is -10 Fahrenheit. Dutchman's-pipe (also known as pipevine) needs summer days with high heat. Partial to full shade is needed for this plant to do its best. It usually does best in moist, well drained soils.
Leaves: Aristolochia macrophylla has long, glossy, heart-shaped leaves. Flowers: Dutchman's-pipe (locally known in some parts as pipevine) has pipe-shaped flowers with fluted edges. The flowers are usually either purple or brown, with an accent in yellow.
Aristolochia macrophylla | Pipevine, Dutchman'S Pipe is classed as a flowering plant specimen. The flower's principle colouring is purple,brown. If the flower has other colours these flower accent colors would be described as … yellow. Secondary color or not the flower is described as: pipe-shaped flowers with fluted edges
This specimen plant will normally never grow higher than 30' feet will have an overall spread somewhere between ... not specified on this plants page
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Wall cover is a best suggested use for this plant
"Heat-zone Gardening: How to choose plants that thrive in your region's warmest weather", Dr. H. Marc Cathey with Linda Bellamy, American Horticultural Society, Time-Life Books, 1998.