How to Grow and Care for Hyobanche

The wolwekos is a parasite that can't photosensitize and complete its life cycle without a host plant. This odd-looking plant is a root parasite that can be observed only during the flowering stage when the deep pink, velvety structure emerges. It is pollinated by sunbirds, which can be often seen near the plant.

Smooth catsnails is a parasitic flowering plant with a striking appearance, often found siphoning nutrients from the roots of its host plants. It displays succulent, scale-like leaves and vibrant red to orange tubular flowers that emerge from the ground, signaling its readiness to attract pollinators. Adapted to arid environments, smooth catsnails thrives with minimal foliage, depending on its host for sustenance in nutrient-poor soils.

Garden route catsnails stands out with its fleshy, scarlet-red spikes that erupt from the ground like fiery fingers reaching for the sky. This root parasite, often found nestled in sandy soils, feeds off neighboring vegetation, sparing the need for its own chlorophyll. Its hooded flowers and succulent stems are adapted to harsh, nutrient-poor environments, showcasing nature's ingenuity.

Red catsnails is a fascinating, primarily red parasitic plant lacking in chlorophyll, which renders it dependent on host plants for nutrition. Its distinct tubular flowers rise from the ground, creating a striking contrast to the soil around it. Often found in sandy environments, red catsnails's growth patterns are closely linked to the roots of its chosen hosts, making it a unique species reliant on a delicate ecological balance.