ground cone (Boschniakia)

ground cone

Ground cone is a small genus of three species of parasitic plant in the broomrape family. They are native to western North America and extreme northeastern Asia. Groundcones often look at first glance like pine cones lying on the ground, especially when they are brown in color. They may also be shades of yellow, red, and purple. Each plant may be a few inches tall, and pine-cone-shaped or cylindrical. The plant above ground is almost entirely made up of its inflorescence, a tightly packed column of thick cup-shaped flowers.

Scientific classification

Genus

ground cone (Boschniakia)

Family

Broomrape

Order

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Deciduous

Leaf type

0 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

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Species

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Care Guide for ground cone

Every week

Water

Full shade

Sunlight

0 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Ground cone thrives in consistently humid environments, requiring evenly moist soil without waterlogging. It prefers weekly watering and benefits from dappled light and natural precipitation outdoors, aligning its growth cycle with periodic rain events typical of its forest floor origins.

Propagation: Propagating ground cone depends on seed dispersal and requires specific host plants, soil, and environmental conditions. The process involves identifying seeds, finding a host, sowing near roots, and maintaining soil moisture. Success rates are low, requiring patience and possibly multiple attempts for germination.

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