Cup of Gold Vine
Solandra maxima
Cup of gold vine has a long history of ceremonial use, dating back to prehistoric times by Huichol shamans as a hallucinogen and may even pre-date the use of peyote for similar purposes. With beautiful, giant, exotic, fragrant, tropical-looking yellow chalice-shaped flowers on a powerful vine, this is a lovely plant in every respect.
Water: Moderate, don't overwater
Hardiness: Frost tender, but tolerates wind and fog
Habit: A vigorous tender perennial vine to 40' tall! Can be pruned back to a shrub.
Light: Full Sun
Soil: Average, add compost once a year
Origin: Mexico and Central America
Cup of Gold Vine