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Aristolochia elegans
Also known as
Aristolochia elegans, calico flower, elegant Dutchman's pipe and Aristolochia elegans
Taxonomy
Aristolochia littoralis
Aristolochia
Aristolochiaceae
Piperales
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How to care for Aristolochia elegans
How often to water your Aristolochia elegans
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every 9
Aristolochia elegans needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Aristolochia elegans in your home
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a window
Aristolochia elegans love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Aristolochia elegans does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Aristolochia elegans in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Aristolochia elegans
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Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Aristolochia elegans after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Aristolochia elegans
Aristolochia elegans
Greg recommends:
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0.5 cups every 9 days
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< 1ft from a window
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Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
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