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How to Grow and Care for Beech drops

Beech drops is a parasitic plant, deriving nutrients from the roots of certain trees, which makes its cultivation uncommon and challenging. It requires a specific host plant for sustenance, without which it cannot thrive. Special care points include ensuring that beech drops is in the presence of its required host and mimicking its natural woodland habitat's conditions, which can be intricate and challenging to replicate. Its specialized nature places it in the 'difficult' care difficulty level for the average gardener.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Partial sun

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Planting and Growing Beech drops

Toughness	High
Care Level	Medium
Care Difficulty	Hard
Lifespan	Annual
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Partial sun
Soil pH	5-6
Hardiness Zones	3-11

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Beech drops is a parasitic plant, devoid of chlorophyll, exhibiting copper-purple flowers on upright stalks peaking at heights of up to 16 inches (40.6 cm). It generally sprouts from late summer into fall. The foliage is not typical green but consists of small, brown, and scale-like leaves. The overall structure arises from a cluster of tan or brown stems anchored in a wooly base, depending on its host for sustenance.