Duckflower
Aristolochia grandiflora
Aristolochia
Aristolochiaceae
Tropical Plants
Zone 5–9
🐾 Pet-Safe
This exotic tropical vine produces spectacular large flowers but requires warm, humid conditions and consistent moisture. Provide strong support structure as it can grow quite large. Best suited for experienced gardeners in tropical or greenhouse environments.
Care Requirements
Care Level
High
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
120″ – 240″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
48″
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days • Keep Soil Consistently Moist But Not Waterlogged
Soil pH
6 – 7.5
Temperature
-10° – 90°F
Mature Spread
up to 120″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Bangladesh
Belize
Colombia
Costa Rica
Cuba
Ecuador
El Salvador
Guatemala
Honduras
Jamaica
Leeward Is.
Mexico Gulf
Mexico Northeast
Mexico Southeast
Mexico Southwest
Nicaragua
Panamá
Puerto Rico
Trinidad-Tobago
Windward Is.
Attracts
🐝 Butterflies
🐝 Moths
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Mar 26, 2019 by nina ohashi (cc-by-sa)
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Available From (0)
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