Hydnora esculenta is a parasitic plant and does not require watering in the traditional sense. It obtains moisture and nutrients directly from its host plant through specialized structures called haustoria.

Avoid providing any supplemental water as it can harm the plant and its host.

Pruning is not applicable to Hydnora esculenta. It is an underground parasitic plant and does not have aerial structures that would benefit from or tolerate pruning. Its growth is entirely dependent on its host.

Propagation of Hydnora esculenta is not achieved through conventional horticultural methods. Its life cycle involves its host plant, and propagation relies on the successful establishment and spread of the host, which then supports the parasite's growth.

Repotting is not a relevant care requirement for Hydnora esculenta. This subterranean parasite lives entirely within the tissues of its host plant and does not exist in a separate medium that would necessitate repotting.