Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Convolvulaceae

Genus:

Cuscuta

Species:

Cuscuta orbiculata

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Parasite

Height:

10 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

some insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–90 days

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

14–45 days

Notes:

Seeds require contact with or proximity to suitable host plant root exudates for successful germination and establishment. Light may stimulate germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI