How to Grow and Care for Pholisma

Pholisma is a unique parasitic plant that requires specific conditions to thrive. Key care points are ensuring it has a suitable host plant for nutrients and maintaining a sandy, well-draining soil environment. Additionally, replicating its native desert habitat by providing plenty of sunlight is crucial for its growth. Overall, caring for pholisma can be challenging due to its specialized care requirements.

Watering schedule: Every week

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Planting and Growing Pholisma

Care Difficulty	Hard
Lifespan	Annual
Watering Schedule	Every week

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Types of Pholisma

Desert christmas tree

Desert christmas tree is a parasitic plant. It lacks chlorophyll, so it feeds on the roots of other plants. It's distinguished by its cylindrical or oval growth form and purple flowers with white margins. It grows in desert areas of the United States.

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