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California Pipevine (Aristolochia californica)
VinePerennialModerate

California Pipevine

Aristolochia californica

Family: Aristolochiaceae

California Pipevine grows in partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Water needs: Moderate.

How to Grow California Pipevine

California Pipevine growing information includes sunlight requirements of Partial shade, soil conditions listed as Moist, well-drained soil with a soil pH of 5.5-7.0, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 7-10. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for California Pipevine as 21-60 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/2 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 180-270 days.

Plant Overview

California Pipevine (Aristolochia californica) is listed in the Aristolochiaceae family and categorized as a vine with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.

Plant ID
PLT-4232
Family
Aristolochiaceae
Plant type
Vine
Life cycle
Perennial
Difficulty
Moderate

Growing Conditions

California Pipevine is listed for partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Moist, well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-7.0, and the listed hardiness range is 7-10.

Hardiness zones
7-10
Sunlight
Partial shade
Soil
Moist, well-drained soil
Soil pH
5.5-7.0
Water needs
Moderate

Seed & Germination

For seed starting, the listed germination time is 21-60 days and the seed depth is 1/2 inch. The listed time to maturity is 180-270 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.

Germination
21-60 days
Seed depth
1/2 inch

Harvest & Propagation

Days to maturity
180-270 days
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Growing Reference Note

Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.