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Aggressive Vine. The Aristolochia gigantea will inspire a sense of marvel to anyone who gazes upon it. This truly spectacular blossom produces a pouch that is almost 2 feet long and more than a foot across. Ivory veins network across a burgundy velvet background as the flower unfurls. Heart-shaped, light green leaves, about 6 inches in length, adorn this easy-to-grow vine. The plant blooms at a young age and grows in full sun or partial shade.The cultivation of Aristolochias is undemanding. Sun lovers that appreciate some shade in hotter inland areas, they adapt to any soil that drains well. Any pruning necessary to contain or shape the plants should be done in late winter or early spring. Cultivation is easy, and growth can be tamed. Papery capsule containing many seeds.

Similar plants:

• Aristolochia arborea (Aristolochia Tree)
• Aristolochia brasiliensis (Aristolochia)
• Aristolochia durior (Dutchman’s Pipe)
• Aristolochia fimbriata (Fringed Aristolochia, Fringed Dutchman's Pipe)
• Aristolochia gilbertii (Dutchman's Pipe)
• Aristolochia grandiflora (Calico Flower, Pelican Flower)
• Aristolochia leuconeura (Pipe Flower)
• Aristolochia littoralis, Aristolochia elegans (Elegant Dutchmans Pipe, Calico Flower)
• Aristolochia maxima (Dutchman’s Pipe)
• Aristolochia peruviana (Aristolochia)