{"title":"Tropical Dutchman's Pipe","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"154\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"152\"\u003eGenus: Aristolochia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"399\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"166\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aristolochiaceae\u003cbr data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"186\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"186\" data-end=\"203\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dutchman’s Pipe, Birthwort, Pipevine\u003cbr data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"243\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"243\" data-end=\"260\"\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Widely distributed in tropical and subtropical regions around the world, including Central and South America, Southeast Asia, and Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"994\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"417\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"420\"\u003eAristolochia is a genus of twining, woody vines and herbaceous perennials known for their bizarre, often pipe-shaped or dramatically curved flowers. Tropical species, such as \u003cem data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"618\"\u003eAristolochia gigantea\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"649\"\u003eAristolochia grandiflora\u003c\/em\u003e, are grown for their spectacular, oversized blooms that can resemble bat wings or swirling funnels, often with bold marbling or veining. The leaves are typically heart-shaped and lush, and the vines grow vigorously in warm, humid environments. Flowers emit a strong scent—sometimes unpleasant—to attract carrion flies, which act as pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1013\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1011\"\u003eCare Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1425\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1078\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1078\"\u003eRequires full sun to partial shade, depending on the species\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1142\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1142\"\u003eThrives in rich, well-drained soil with consistent moisture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1264\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1264\"\u003ePrefers high humidity and warm temperatures—ideal for tropical greenhouses or outdoor cultivation in frost-free zones\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1358\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1358\"\u003eProvide sturdy support such as trellises or arbors, as vines can grow quickly and heavily\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1425\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1425\"\u003ePrune regularly to control size and remove old or spent blooms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"1453\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"1451\"\u003eInteresting Tidbits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"2108\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1639\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1456\" data-end=\"1639\"\u003eThe name \u003cem data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1479\"\u003eAristolochia\u003c\/em\u003e comes from Greek words meaning \"best childbirth,\" referring to the historic use of some species in traditional medicine—though many are now known to be toxic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1640\" data-end=\"1757\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1642\" data-end=\"1757\"\u003eSome tropical species produce flowers over 30 cm across, making them favourites among collectors of exotic plants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"1859\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1760\" data-end=\"1859\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1760\" data-end=\"1786\"\u003eAristolochia grandiflora\u003c\/em\u003e, the Pelican Flower, is one of the largest-flowered vines in the world\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1860\" data-end=\"1948\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1862\" data-end=\"1948\"\u003eThe strong scent of the flowers mimics rotting material to attract pollinating flies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1949\" data-end=\"2108\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1951\" data-end=\"2108\"\u003eHost plants for various butterfly species, including the Pipevine Swallowtail (\u003cem data-start=\"2030\" data-end=\"2047\"\u003eBattus philenor\u003c\/em\u003e), though care must be taken with species toxic to wildlife\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/www.scottsnurseryonline.com\/collections\/tropical-dutchmans-pipe.oembed","provider":"Scott's Nursery Ltd. ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}