General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Vine
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Plant Height: Trails or climbs 6 to 10 feet
Leaves: Semi-evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Other: Cream with maroon-purple flecks
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Pollinators: Flies
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Lantern Flower
  • Parachute Flower
  • Bushman's Pipe

Photo Gallery
Location: at my house
Date: 2005-08-20
Seussian?
Location: Summeville, SC
Location: Summeville, SC

Date: 2008-12-25
Photo courtesy of: Martin Heigan

Date: 2007-10-27
Photo courtesy of: Martin Heigan

Date: 2007-10-20
Photo courtesy of: Martin Heigan
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