ARISTOLOCHIA FIMBRIATA SEEDS RARE EXOTIC PERENNIAL VINE IN PORT ELIZABETH

Aristolochia is a large plant genus with over 500 species that is the namesake of the family Aristolochiaceae. Its members are commonly known as birthwort, pipevine or Dutchman's pipe and are widespread and occur in the most diverse climates. Aristolochia is a genus of evergreen and deciduous woody vines and herbaceous perennials. Aristolochia fimbriata, the White Veined Hardy Dutchman's Pipe, is an excellent hanging basket or container plant. Its small stem, make it more suitable than other Aristolochia for basket culture. This smaller tropical vine climbs to only 1-2 meters. It is native to Argentina, Paraguay and Southern Brazil. A rare find. A must for those who collect the unusual. It always attracts the attention by the strange flowers that are produced amongst the white-veined leaves.           Flowers are solitary and are formed under the leaves. The cute little 2.5cm to 5cm long yellow and brown flowers, resembling miniature elephant trunks, are produced along the stem all summer. The flowers are green on the tube, brown on the mouth entrance and veined purple brown inside. The mouth entrance has a bizarre and striking arrangement of hairs that stick out like a rough material. This is one of the most attractive foliage plants you can grow. This really cool deciduous groundcover Dutchman's Pipe spreads out to 75cm on little green stems. Each rounded leaf is medium green, highlighted with dramatic silver veining. In winter, the stems retreat back to the base if cultivated outside, so no invasive problems. Hardiness zones °C/5°F,-5°C/25°F) in winter. Aristolochia fimbriata likes to grow in a light and airy place, but not in direct sunlight. Keep summer temperatures from °C and winter temperatures above 10°C. Water regularly during the growth period, once or twice a week. Water no more than once a week during winter. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every third watering throughout the growing season. It grows best in rich, well-drained soil.