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Aristolochia fimbriata, the White Veined Hardy Dutchman's
Pipe, is an excellent hanging basket plant. Its small
stem, make it more suitable than other Aristolochia for
basket culture. This smaller tropical vine climbs to only
1-2 meters. It is native to Argentina, Paraguay and
Southern Brazil. A rare find. A must for those who
collect the unusual.
It always attracts the attention by the strange flowers
that are produced amongst the white-veined leaves.
Flowers are solitary and are formed under the leaves. The
cute little 1-2" long yellow and brown flowers,
resembling miniature elephant trunks, are produced along
the stem all Summer. The flowers are green on the tube,
brown on the mouth entrance and veined purple brown
inside. The mouth entrance has a bizzare and striking
arrangement of hairs that stick out like a rough material.
This is one of the most attractive foliage plants you can
grow. This really cool deciduous groundcover Dutchman's
Pipe spreads out to 3 feet on little green stems. Each
rounded leaf is medium green, highlighted with dramatic
silver veining. In Winter, the stems retreat back to the
base if cultivated outside, so no invasive problems.
Hardiness zones 7-9, (-15°C/5°F,-5°C/25°F) in Winter.
Aristolochia fimbriata likes to grow in a light and airy
place, but not in direct sunlight. Keep Summer
temperatures from 68-78°F and Winter temperatures above
50°F. Water regularly during the growth period, once or
twice a week. Water no more than once a week during
Winter. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every third
watering throughout the growing season. It grows best in
rich, well-drained soil.
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