False dodder (Cassytha ciliolata)

False dodder

False dodder is a parasitic vine with thread-like stems, often found weaving through shrubs and trees. Its tiny, scale-like leaves are a key identifier alongside its small, white flowers, which yield round, pale fruit. Thriving in various habitats, false dodder absorbs nutrients from host plants, reflecting a remarkable adaptation for survival without chlorophyll-rich foliage.

Scientific classification

Species

False dodder (Cassytha ciliolata)

Laurels, spicebushes and allies

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20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

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Care Guide for False dodder

Twice per week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Pruning: False dodder is a twining, parasitic plant that flourishes on diverse hosts. Early spring is ideal for pruning, focusing on removing overgrown, dead, or diseased stems to promote healthy growth and prevent disease spread, enhancing vigor and control over the host plants.

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