Dutchman's Pipe
Aristolochia macrophylla
Family: Aristolochiaceae
Dutchman's Pipe grows in partial shade to full sun and prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil. Water needs: Moderate to high.
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How to Grow Dutchman's Pipe
Dutchman's Pipe growing information includes sunlight requirements of Partial shade to full sun, soil conditions listed as Rich, moist, well-drained soil with a soil pH of 5.5-7.0, and Moderate to high water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 4-8. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Dutchman's Pipe as 30-90 days after stratification, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/4 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 2-4 years to mature vine size.
Plant Overview
Dutchman's Pipe (Aristolochia macrophylla) is listed in the Aristolochiaceae family and categorized as a vine with a perennial woody vine 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-0286
- Family
- Aristolochiaceae
- Plant type
- Vine
- Life cycle
- Perennial woody vine
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Dutchman's Pipe is listed for partial shade to full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate to high. The database soil reference is Rich, moist, well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-7.0, and the listed hardiness range is 4-8.
- Hardiness zones
- 4-8
- Sunlight
- Partial shade to full sun
- Soil
- Rich, moist, well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- 5.5-7.0
- Water needs
- Moderate to high
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 30-90 days after stratification and the seed depth is 1/4 inch. The listed time to maturity is 2-4 years to mature vine size. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 30-90 days after stratification
- Seed depth
- 1/4 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 2-4 years to mature vine size
Garden Information
- Toxicity / cautions
- Contains aristolochic acids and is toxic if ingested
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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.