Calico Flower ( Aristolochia littoralis) seeds

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Calico Flower ( Aristolochia littoralis) seeds

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The Calico Flower (also Aristolochia elegans) has curiously-looking blossoms, indeed. Therefore, it's not surprising where the name comes from when you suddenly come across this plant in the jungle and are frightened at it. Its blossoms appear surreal and magically attracting at once.

The fast-growing vine originates from the Brazilian rainforest but can be cultivated and hibernated here without any problems.

Its blossoms still have another feature as they are "boiler trap" blossoms. By their scent, they attract insects that crawl into the innards of the blossom and only come out after they've completely covered themselves in pollen.

Aristolochia littoralis seeds, content: Approx. 10 Calico Flower seeds

Plant description

Lifecycle:	Perennial
Climate:	Tropical
Eventual height:	2-10 m
Flowering months:	June July August
Flower colour:	Purple
Plant type:	Climber Container plant Houseplant
Use:	Container plant Ornamental plant
Special features:	Not winter-hardy Open-pollinated
Species:	Aristolochiaceae
Region of origin:	Brazil South America
Winter hardiness zones:	12 (10 bis 15 °C)

Growing advice

Sowing depth:	0.5 cm
When to sow outdoors:
Germination temperature:	22-28°C
Planting distance:	150 cm
Row spacing:	3 m
Sunlight:	Shade
Water requirement:	Medium

Perennial tropical climber for partial shade. Not hardy. The plant can be hibernated frost-free indoors. Pre-cultivation possible all year round indoors at a minimum of +25°C. After sowing, keep continuously moist until the first seedlings appear. We recommend the use of a propagator with a heating function.