Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Convolvulaceae

Genus:

Cuscuta

Species:

Cuscuta japonica

USDA Symbol:

CUJA

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Vine

Height:

100 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jul,aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, fertile, well-drained soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Parasitic plant, relies on host plants

Propagation & Germination

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Notes:

Parasitic plant; seeds germinate in soil but seedlings must attach to a suitable host within days or die. Scarification improves germination rates.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI