Cuscuta spp. | Dodder. Originated in … US,Canada | Vine
Cuscuta spp. belongs to the plant family CUSCUTACE and Genus Cuscuta This Vine will grow well in a wide variety of loam or soils pertaining to most average garden situations , a pH which can apply to most normal garden soil conditions, . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Various
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Cuscuta spp. does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Cuscuta spp. so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Cuscuta spp. dodder is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Cuscuta spp. | Dodder is either a deciduous plant which means it loses its leaves in Autumn or Fall or it can be classed as an evergreen but only for warmer climates (maintains leaves all year round). Beware using trees that lose their leaves around fish ponds.
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
This whole plant has been used in traditional fabric dyeing. Yellow is the most typical color produced by Cuscuta spp.. It is partially parasitic, typically thriving on grain crops such as alfalfa, clover, and flax.
Odontonema strictum is an Annual which means it lives for 1 year before dying. This plant needs to be regrown for success in the next season.
Cuscuta spp. has an annual life cycle.
The Whole plant of Cuscuta spp. can be used to produce a natural dye having the following color(s) … yellow
Cyanella odoratissima Originated in 8230 South Africa Various
Cyanopsis tetragonoloba Guar Gum Various
"Dyes & Fibers", Will Bearfoot, Oliver Press, Willits California, 1975.