Dutchman's Pipe
About Dutchman's Pipe
Wooly Dutchman's Pipe is a deciduous, woody, climbing, twining vine native to central and the southern United States. It grows rapidly to 20-30 feet tall. The leaves are large, heart-shaped, and very dense. Their blooms are hairy, yellow, or yellowish-green with purplish-lobes. In the fall the plant produces a grayish-brown, cylinder-like capsule that contains seeds. The vine is easily grown in moist, loamy, sandy soil and prefers full sun to partial shade.
Taxonomy
Isotrema tomentosum
Isotrema
Aristolochiaceae
Piperales
How to care for Dutchman's Pipe
Water
How often to water your Dutchman's Pipe
every 9
Dutchman's Pipe needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt 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
Light
Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
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Finding light for Dutchman's Pipe in your home
a window
Dutchman's Pipe may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves š, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Dutchman's Pipe in your home š”.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Dutchman's Pipe
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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Dutchman's Pipe after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Dutchman's Pipe is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Toxicity
Dutchman's Pipe is extremely dangerous if consumed. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian immediately. Dutchman's Pipe is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.
Growth Pattern
Dutchman's Pipe is a naturally climbing plant and can be trained to climb indoors if you provide a moss pole or trellis. The newest growth will emerge from the end of the stems.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Dutchman's Pipe can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 5a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Propagation
Dutchman's Pipe can be propagated by division into new individual plants.
- Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below!
- If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet.
- Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil
- Repot the parent plant back into its original pot
Care Summary for Dutchman's Pipe
Dutchman's Pipe
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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