Smooth catsnails (Hyobanche glabrata)

Smooth catsnails

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.

Scientific classification

Species

Smooth catsnails (Hyobanche glabrata)

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Herb

Plant Type

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Care Guide for Smooth catsnails

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

Pruning: Prune smooth catsnails in early spring for healthy growth and blooms. Remove dead or damaged stems, and thin excess growth to improve air circulation and reduce disease risk. Cut above a node to encourage new shoots, shaping the plant for enhanced appearance and longevity.

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