Aristolochia gigantea

Can this Aristolochia grow in full sun? I did look it up but I'm a little puzzled b/c the other Aristolochias need part shade and there weren't alot of opinions about this one. Also, do pipevine cats eat this one?

Will it bloom 1st year from seed or should I aquire a plant and does anyone have either to trade?

TY

I grew mine in full sun last summer. It seemed to bloom in flushes. The four Aristolochias in Logee's catalog show they can grow in partial or full sun. I think I just read recently on a thread in here that they take a couple of years to bloom from seed. I cut my plant back when I brought it inside, so it is just starting to grow again. Wish I had thought about people wanting it.

I purchased one on ebay, it showed it as having a flower but when I got it, it is a healthy vine and tall but no sign of a bloom, Brugie do you know how long it takes to bloom.

It is in full sun in south Texas and is taking over a fence and blooming like crazy!

Kareoke,
If yours is from a cutting (and most likely it is) it shouldn't be long before it blooms (as the seasons allow). Good luck.

Darn..I posted here and it didn't evidently make it. I got my plant in the spring and had my first bloom on Aug. 2nd.

Yep, they take two or three years to bloom from seed. Cuttings that are taken from a blooming size plant shouldn't take too long, like Brugie and Bugfreak said, they should bloom within a year.

mine is a good sized plant and getting more vines

Darn, I just ordered seeds.

CaptMicha,
I wish I had known you were looking for this.

Do you have cuttings? I'd really like to trade for some if you do and if I have something you're looking for.

Well,
I have better than that. I have ROOTED cuttings. I would love to see what you've got. We've gotta hurry. Things here are getting chilly. I hope we can trade soon. I think I may stop shipping after next week if things keep getting any cooler.