Devils Twine
Also known as
devils twine, dodder-laurel, spilled devil’s twine, downy dodder-laurel and Cassytha paniculata
Taxonomy
Cassytha pubescens
Cassytha
Lauraceae
Laurales
How to care for Devils Twine
How often to water your Devils Twine
Devils Twine needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Devils Twine in your home
Devils Twine love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Devils Twine does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
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How to fertilize Devils Twine
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Devils Twine after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Devils Twine
Devils Twine
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 9 days
< 1ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.