Dear Wayne, I had A. grandiflora in cultivation for several years in the Central Valley in Costa Rica, and never saw any butterfly eggs or caterpillars on it....
Hello All. Someone has an Aristolochia Ridiculata plant for sale on eBay. Is there such a thing? A search on Google or Yahoo turns up nothing. The picture...
Hello Erick, I think it is Aristolochia ridicula. My one seed just germinated after 3 months. Now it is only a tiny seedling not even having true leaf yet. I...
Hi all, You can see A. ridicula here: http://www.sunshine-seeds.com/aristolochiaceae/foto_aristolochia.htm I don't remember seeing that site before; there are...
Hi all, I have purchased seeds from sunshine-seeds.com, including A. ridicula and have had great success with them. After soaking the various Aristolochia...
When I Googled, I also found Aristolochia reticulata, aka Red-River Snakeroot/Texas Dutchman's Pipe. It looks similar to Aristolochia serpentaria, Virginia...
Hello Victor. Thank you. It's always nice to get your input. I hope your new seedling picks up the pace and rewards you with flowers in the (near) future. ...
Hello Larry. That site has some incredible Arisotlochia pictures. Thank you for sharing it. A. ridicula does indeed have very cool flowers. Erick ... ...
Hello Geoffrey. Thank you for the recommendation. sunshine-seeds.com certainly seems to offer a wide and interesting variety of unusual things. I am sorely...
Hello Amy. I found that too when I googled. Another very interesting flower. Thank you for the chuckle. Who knows what Aristolochias remain yet to be found...
Hello Mario. Thank you. This forum is fortunate to have access to your expertise in, and dedication towards, these incredible plants. Know that it is ...
Hello Erick, I think stove plant is the old word used during the 19th century when institutions like Kew and Crystal Palace were there. Stove plants are kept...
Hello everybody, Have you seen the new Curtis's Botanical Magazine Vol.23 Part 1? It is a Cambridge University Botanical Garden Special with 20 colour plates...
... I have posted a photo on the site of A. cathcartii which was in flower at the Chelsea Physic Garden in London this last few weeks. the beautiful flowers...
Seeds: After some three months, I got a single trilobata seed (out of a dozen or so) to germinate using the coffee filter in a baggie approach. I've potted it...
Hello Alan. Thank you for the most interesting post. All the best to you in successfully growing your A. ringens and A. trilobata. I am not particularly...
Hello All. The flowers do indeed appear to be STUNNING! Add me to the list of those interested in seeds or cuttings. Erick ... weeks. ... around ... climbing ...
Hi Erick, Do you root mainly straight stems or try to include leaf axils below the surface? I have noticed that some species, A. grandiflora in particular,...
Hello Larry. That is a very interesting question. I always root straight stems - I have never placed leaf axils below the surface. It always amazes me that...
Hello everyone, Just want to report an experiment I am doing here in Vancouver. I want to try to find an aristolochia that will flower all summer long and...
... Here's a crazy thought. What about air layering? I know it's usually used for trees, but seems like it could be pretty appropriate for these vines. Anyone...
Hello All. A seller on eBay has thirty (30) seeds of A. praevenosa up for auction. The current bid is ~$3.50 (US)....I am thinking that I might get crazy and...
Hello All. I am not a particularly technical person, nor am I overly familiar with Yahoo Groups. Would someone kindly explain the protocol for posting...
hello erick, i grow lots of Pararistolochia praevenosa here in brisbane australia, i would pay up to $10 for the seeds. seeds are very rare in cultivation as ...
Hello Erick, Thanks to Cory now I have 1 Pararistolochia pravenosa. It is slow growing but very tough and bears far from ideal condition here in Vancouver. It...
Hi Erick, If you open a folder in the group photo area and then you can put lots of photos in a folder of your name, and everytime you update and have more...
Hello Cory. How nice to get some firsthand advice from "down under"! Thank you very much. I did check with the seller and he assured me that the seeds are...
Hello Victor. Thank you for the most helpful feedback and advice, as always. I learn so much from you - I hope I have the opportunity to meet you some day. I...
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