Water
Water the host plant regularly. Cassytha filiformis itself does not have significant water requirements beyond what it extracts from its host.
Also known as Devil's Gut · Dodder-Laurel · Eastern Hemlock-Spruce
Cassytha filiformis is a parasitic vine with a slender, green to yellowish stem that lacks true leaves and roots, attaching to host plants.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Prefers full sun to partial shade, benefiting its host.
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Water the host plant regularly; this vine extracts moisture from it.
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Does not require soil as it is a parasite. It attaches to host plants for nutrients and water.
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Grows best in warm conditions, between 18-25 °C.
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Outdoor
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Does not require direct fertilization; relies on host plant.
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Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water the host plant regularly. Cassytha filiformis itself does not have significant water requirements beyond what it extracts from its host.
Pruning is primarily for managing its spread and removing dead or diseased sections. It can be cut back to control its growth on desired host plants or to prevent it from overwhelming them.
Propagation is typically by seed, which requires scarification. Cuttings can also be taken, but they must be placed in contact with a suitable host plant to establish.
Not applicable as it is a parasitic vine that grows directly on host plants and does not have its own root system in soil.
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Laurales |
| Family | Lauraceae |
| Genus | Cassytha |
| Species | Cassytha filiformis |
Similar in genus Cassytha
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