Also known as American Field Dodder · Bushclover Dodder · Common Dodder
Field Dodder (Cuscuta campestris) is a parasitic herbaceous plant characterized by its yellow to orange, thread-like stems that envelop host plants. It lacks true leaves
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Tolerates Various
50% intensity
Needs light for photosynthesis, but relies on host for nutrients and water.
Not Applicable
0% intensity
Field dodder is a parasite and obtains water from its host.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Warm
75% intensity
Thrives in warm conditions, generally between 20-30°C during its active growth phase.
Not Applicable
0% intensity
Parasitic, derives nutrients from host plant.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Field dodder is a parasitic plant and does not require watering as it obtains moisture from its host. Direct watering of the dodder itself is unnecessary and can be detrimental.
Focus on maintaining the health of the host plant for the dodder's survival.
Pruning of field dodder is not a standard horticultural practice. Its removal is typically achieved through eradication methods targeting the entire parasitic plant and its connection to the host.
Severing the dodder stem is usually followed by destruction.
Field dodder propagates through seeds and vegetative fragments. Seeds can remain viable for many years in the soil.
Vegetative stem fragments can root and establish new infestations if conditions are favorable, making it a highly invasive species.
Repotting is not applicable to field dodder as it is a parasitic vine that does not grow in soil or containers. It establishes itself directly onto a living host plant and derives its sustenance from that host.
Therefore, the concept of repotting is irrelevant.
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Where Field Dodder (Cuscuta campestris) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Solanales |
| Family | Convolvulaceae |
| Genus | Cuscuta |
| Species | Cuscuta campestris |
Similar in genus Cuscuta
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