How to Grow and Care for Conopholis

Conopholis is a parasitic plant requiring specific host roots for survival, making its care notably challenging. It thrives in nutrient-laden soils provided by its host and needs consistent moisture. Special care must include ensuring the presence of a suitable host plant and maintaining optimal shading to mimic its natural forest floor habitat.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Partial sun

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Planting and Growing Conopholis

Care Difficulty	Hard
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Partial sun
Soil pH	6-6.5
Hardiness Zones	3-9

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Types of Conopholis

American Cancer-Root

American Cancer-Root (*Conopholis americana*) is a parasitic plant that only attaches itself to the roots of certain oak species. It grows in shady parts of forests. Its height range is 5 to 20 cm tall. Its common name references the fact that it is a “cancer” on other plants.

Alpine cancer-root

Alpine cancer-root (Conopholis alpina) is native to northern Mexico and parts of the southwestern United States. It derives its intimidating name from the fact that it is a parasitic plant that gets all of its necessary nutrients from other plants. Because it doesn't produce its own chlorophyll, it has a distinctive white appearance.

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