RICHMOND BIRDWING VINE

By Poyt448 Peter Woodard CC0 (Photo Credits)
Botanical Name: Pararistolochia praevenosa

Description

A large vine of temperate subtropical rainforests. The vine attracts one of the largest and most spectacular butterflies the Richmond Birdwing Butterfly which is considered an endangered species. This is the only food source for the catterpillars of this butterfly and is essential for the survival of the species.  Plants require support on which to climb, a trellis, a fence or over a stump.

Image	Price	Avail.	Propagation	Size	Buy Options
	$4.90	0	Cutting	Pot: 0.25L Height: 20-30cm	Seeking Propagation Material
	$21.90	0	Cutting	Pot: 0.75L Height: 10-20cm
	$19.90	0	Cutting	Pot: 0.5L Height: 20-30cm	In Production

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Richmond Birdwing Vine

We planted one about 6 months ago. It's now spring and is about 2 meters tall. We've lead it up via twine to a palm tree. It seems very happy but we're yet to see any flowers or butterflies. Hopefully over the summer. | Jj King - Lennox Head, NSW 04-Oct-2016

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Richmond Birdwing Vine (Seedling) 8/10 Simon1's Edible Fruits Update: 4054 days 14hrs Comments: - Planted in ground. Plant is a little more straggly than I expected.  The flowers have just started. Not really noticable, but it was planted for environmental reasons, to assist with getting birdwing butterflies back into the area. I have not seen any yet. Planted: 2008 Height 0.5 metres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 Sun/Shade: Medium Sun Water Given in: Summer Pollination: No When I Fertilise: Never Pest Control: Nil Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 19 of 32 people found this review useful * You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy

Richmond Birdwing Vine 7/10 Emma1's Edible Fruits Update: 3673 days 14hrs Comments: - Bought this vine to grow up a tree to give it a more tropical look and do my bit for the local rare butterfly. Needs water occasionally. Growth has been slow. Height 30 Centimetres Qty: 1 Sun/Shade: Full Shade Water Given in: Winter Pollination: No Fertiliser or Organics Used: mulch Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 2 of 5 people found this review useful * You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy