Aristolochia

Hi All,

I bought this Aristolochia (I think it's gigantea) on the weekend.

Will be indoors, so temp shouldn't be a problem. Though lack of humidity particularly in winter might be.
Hope I can keep it going.

Thanks
Sirius

 

Thats amazing it looks like somone has left a umberella in the pot


Spruce

 

Thats beautiful. Looks like its made from some expensive Liberty fabric

 

great look , how do you manage with the smell? It`s not delicate as it look , it grow outdoor in some part of uk and die to the roots in winter , there is a guy called tropical gaz of alternative eden , if i remember right he has one outdoor and he lives in Luton .

 

Spruce and Averil thanks.

Sal, no smell at all

Hhmmm. Maybe I can take some cuttings and try it outside?

 

suggestion from jungle seeds , This quick growing vine can climb 20 meters high in tropical conditions but can be kept back to a sensible size with careful pruning. Quite cool tolerant tough vine so suitable for a cool conservatory or greenhouse kept at above 10C in winter.

 

The flowers/buds seems to be concentrated near the base of the plant. I am assuming this is on the older growth.

If this is the case, if the plant would be cut down to the ground every winter, would there be enough time for older growth to produce flowers in 1 season?

 

I know nowt about growing them, but I'm green with envy! Cracking plant!

 

Thanks

 

Just found this website:

http://www.rareplants.de/shop/search.asp?strKeywords=aristolochia&submit=%BB

Not cheap, but there are some rare species.