Aristolochia gigantea var. brasiliensis 'Brasiliensis' (Giant Calico Flower)
Aristolochia gigantea (Giant Calico Flower) 'Brasiliensis' drooping flower with large purple mottled petals and foliage.
Botanical name: Aristolochia gigantea var. brasiliensis
Common names: Giant Calico Flower, Giant Pelican Flower
Cultivar: Brasiliensis
Family: Aristolochiaceae
Origin: Brazil and Mexico
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-11
Plant form: Climbing or creeping vine
Sun exposure: Semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular
Flower color: Red, crimson, vinous; unusual color
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Fragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirdsVariety Brasiliensis is an exceptional cultivar of A. gigantea. It has even larger flowers that are lemon-scented and exhibits an elaborate pattern of white and mottled reddish brown. Since it is not a vigorous vine, it can easily be trained on a stake, trellis or even a hanging basket.
It is important not to confuse "Brasilensis" cultivar of A. gigantea with Aristolochia brasilensis - a synonym of A. labiata.
Similar plants: Aristolochia gigantea var. brasiliensis 'Brasiliensis' (Giant Calico Flower)
- Aristolochia arborea (Aristolochia Tree)
- Aristolochia fimbriata (Fringed Aristolochia)
- Aristolochia gibertii (Dutchman's Pipe)
- Aristolochia gigantea (Calico Flower)
- Aristolochia grandiflora (Calico Flower)
- Aristolochia labiata (Mottled Dutchman's Pipe)
- Aristolochia leuconeura (Pipe Flower)
- Aristolochia littoralis (Elegant Dutchmans Pipe)
- Aristolochia macrophylla (Dutchman's Pipe)
- Aristolochia manchuriensis (Manchurian Pipevine)
Aristolochia gigantea (Giant Calico Flower) 'Brasiliensis' dried brown seed pod held in a person's hand
Aristolochia gigantea (Giant Calico Flower) 'Brasiliensis' hanging fruit with a textured surface.
Aristolochia gigantea (Giant Calico Flower) 'Brasiliensis' maroon flower with white veins and yellow center
Aristolochia gigantea (Giant Calico Flower) 'Brasiliensis' hanging green ridged fruit with heart shaped foliage
Aristolochia gigantea (Giant Calico Flower) 'Brasiliensis' burgundy flower with intricate cream lines on large petals
Aristolochia gigantea 'Brasiliensis' large maroon flower with green heart-shaped leaves on a trellis.
Aristolochia gigantea (Giant Calico Flower) 'Brasiliensis' hanging burgundy flowers among simple green heart shaped leaves
Aristolochia gigantea (Giant Calico Flower) 'Brasiliensis' hanging brown long pods among heart shaped green leaves
Aristolochia gigantea 'Brasiliensis' flower with large maroon petals sits in a pot.
Aristolochia gigantea (Giant Calico Flower) 'Brasiliensis' maroon flower with a pale green base
Aristolochia gigantea (Giant Calico Flower) 'Brasiliensis' maroon red flower held near green foliage and black pot
Aristolochia gigantea (Giant Calico Flower) 'Brasiliensis' dry fruit pods reveal flat seeds inside.
Aristolochia gigantea (Giant Calico Flower) 'Brasiliensis' hanging maroon flowers alongside thin green heart-shaped leaves.
Aristolochia gigantea (Giant Calico Flower) 'Brasiliensis' flower with white maroon texture alongside green leaves
Aristolochia gigantea (Giant Calico Flower) 'Brasiliensis' purple flower being held by a smiling man
Aristolochia gigantea (Giant Calico Flower) 'Brasiliensis' leaf with distinct veins on a green surface.
Aristolochia gigantea (Giant Calico Flower) 'Brasiliensis' fruit hanging down from green stems with textured skin.
Aristolochia gigantea (Giant Calico Flower) 'Brasiliensis' seed pod dried open with brown segments and seeds
Aristolochia gigantea 'Brasiliensis' large purple flower held by a smiling woman in pot
Aristolochia gigantea (Giant Calico Flower) 'Brasiliensis' close up of the throat and veined petals.
Aristolochia gigantea (Giant Calico Flower) 'Brasiliensis' vine with drooping burgundy flowers attached to support wires.
Aristolochia gigantea (Giant Calico Flower) 'Brasiliensis' with numerous purple mottled flowers hanging downward on green vines.
Aristolochia gigantea (Giant Calico Flower) 'Brasiliensis' reveals unique burgundy flowers hanging from lush green vine leaves.
Aristolochia gigantea (Giant Calico Flower) 'Brasiliensis' dark red flower texture close up
Link to this plant:
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Aristolochia gigantea var. Brasiliensis is one of the most outrageous flowers in the world. This species from Brazil has huge, over ten inches in length lemon-scented flowers and exhibits an elaborate pattern of white and mottled reddish brown. Since it is not a vigorous vine, it can easily be trained on a stake, trellis or even a hanging basket. A most interesting rare collectible.
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot