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

Scientific name

Isotrema tomentosum

Genus

Isotrema

Family

Aristolochiaceae

Order

Piperales

How to care for Dutchman's Pipe

💦 Water

How often to water your Dutchman's Pipe

Dutchman's Pipe needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

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Water 0.5 cups every
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Dutchman's Pipe in your home

Dutchman's Pipe may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

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🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Dutchman's Pipe

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Dutchman's Pipe: repot after 2X growth

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 Dutchman's Pipe after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

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

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.