Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Convolvulaceae

Genus:

Cuscuta

Species:

Cuscuta potosina

USDA Symbol:

CUPO2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Vine

Height:

100 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jul,aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

parasitic plant, relies on host plant

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–90 days

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Parasitic plant; seeds germinate in soil but seedlings must attach to a host plant within days or die. Warm soil temperatures promote germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI