Aristolochia maxima
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🍎fruit (1)
🌿habit (1)

Aristolochia maxima

Florida dutchman's pipe

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: partial_sun
Temperature
20–37 °C
Soil pH
6–8
Hardiness
Zone 10–12
Click count
59
Observations
24

Description

Source: leafsnap

Aristolochia maxima is a plant species native to Central and South America, naturalized in southern Florida. Common names include Florida Dutchman's-pipe (US), canastilla (Guatemala), guaco (El Salvador), and tecolotillo (Mexico). In Florida, it grows in hammocks in the Everglades at elevations below 50 m (170 feet).Aristolochia maxima is a liana (woody vine) that can reach a height of 20 m (67 feet), twining over other plants. Leaves are truncate to cuneate at the base. Flowers are brownish-purple.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Partial sun

The Florida dutchman's pipe is indigenous to habitats like forest understories and rocky regions, where it naturally enjoys shade. It has a preference for partially sunny conditions, yet it's capable of adjusting to either full sunlight or complete shade, showcasing its resilience and adaptability.

Ideal: Partial sun
🌡️ Temperature 20–37.8°C

The Florida dutchman's pipe originates from regions with a tropical climate where the usual weather is both hot and humid. Consequently, it is well-suited to environments with high heat and humidity. The plant doesn't fare well with abrupt changes in temperature and prefers a consistently temperate environment, so it's crucial to prevent drastic temperature shifts indoors. Typically, it doesn't handle cold weather well and needs elevated temperatures to flourish. Should the ambient temperature fall too low, the plant's growth could halt or it could even perish.

Ideal temperature: 20–37.8°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-8
Soil pH: 6-8
🌱 Fertilizer

The health and visual appeal of Florida dutchman's pipe are significantly influenced by appropriate fertilization. In the summer, apply fertilizer to Florida dutchman's pipe monthly. Nutrients contribute to development and upkeep of the plant's components. By fertilizing, the flower exhibition of the Florida dutchman's pipe can be improved, guaranteeing the most impressive blossoms.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Vine, Herb
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Aristolochia
Family
Aristolochiaceae
Hardiness Zone
10-12
Mature Height
4.88 m to 10.06 m
Mature Spread
3.05 m to 4.88 m
Leaf Color
Dark Green, Forest Green
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
Brown
Flower Size
5.08 cm to 7.62 cm
Bloom Time
Late spring, Summer
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Late summer, Fall
Native Area
Colombia, Belize, Honduras, Mexico, Guatemala, Bolivia, Venezuela, Peru, Brazil, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama

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Common Names (1)

en Florida dutchman's pipe