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Pelican Flower

Aristolochia Grandiflora

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Overview

Aristolochia grandiflora, or Pelican Flower, is a striking vine known for its immense, peculiar flowers that can reach up to 12 inches across. It exhibits a heart-shaped, mottled maroon and creamy white bloom with a pronounced curved “beak,” giving it a pelican-like appearance. Thriving in warm climates, it favors part shade. Handle with care; all parts are toxic and may attract pollinators like flies with its distinctive scent.

Sun Deep Shade, Full, HalfWater High, MediumZones 4–8Type VineClimate Subtropical
Pelican Flower (Aristolochia Grandiflora) — It exhibits a heart-shaped; heart-shaped leaves provide a lush, image 57

Culture

Sun
Deep Shade, Full, Half
Water
High, Medium
USDA zones
4–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Vine
Family
Aristolochiaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Pelican Flower (Aristolochia Grandiflora) — verdant backdrop for the dramatic flowers.<br><br>When incorporating the Pelican Flower into a garden design
Pelican Flower (Aristolochia Grandiflora) — Handle with care; all parts are toxic and may attract pollinators like flies with its distinctive scent; resembling
Pelican Flower (Aristolochia Grandiflora) — The soil should be rich, well-draining, and kept consistently moist
Pelican Flower (Aristolochia Grandiflora) — hence its common name.<br><br>Originating from Central America
Pelican Flower (Aristolochia Grandiflora) — which can measure up to 10 inches across when fully open; hence its common name.<br><br>Originating from Central
Pelican Flower (Aristolochia Grandiflora) — it is crucial to consider its need for a humid microclimate and partial shade to full sun exposure; peculiar
Pelican Flower (Aristolochia Grandiflora) — vine for deep shade or full or half
Pelican Flower (Aristolochia Grandiflora) — scientifically known as Aristolochia grandiflora; verdant backdrop for the dramatic flowers.<br><br>When, image 61
Pelican Flower (Aristolochia Grandiflora) — Ample support is required to accommodate the vine's vigorous climbing habit
Pelican Flower (Aristolochia Grandiflora) — mottled maroon and creamy white bloom with a pronounced curved ‚Äúbeak,‚Äù giving it a pelican-like, image 58
Pelican Flower (Aristolochia Grandiflora) — is a distinctive and captivating plant that is sure to become a conversation piece in any landscape, image 62
Pelican Flower (Aristolochia Grandiflora) — peculiar flowers that can reach up to 12 inches across; these remarkable blooms exhibit a heart-shaped, image 56
Pelican Flower (Aristolochia Grandiflora) — moist conditions that mimic its native tropical habitat
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