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Dutchman's pipe

Dutchman's pipe · Pruning

Dutchman's pipe · Aristolochia macrophylla
Also known as: big sarsaparilla; broad-leaved birthwort; pipe vine; wild ginger

This climber thrives in a sunny, sheltered position with a soil that is fertile and well-drained

Watering: Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterloggingSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeTOXIC if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

How to Prune Dutchman's pipe?

Routine pruning is unnecessary; shorten overlong shoots to fit the available space. For last-year flowering growth, prune after flowering; for current-year flowering growth, prune in late winter or spring. This guidance is for established plants.