Fiveangled Dodder

About Fiveangled Dodder

Fiveangled Dodder is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

You may want to supplement with a gentle, organic fertilizer throughout the peak growing season.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Cuscuta pentagona

Genus

Cuscuta

Family

Convolvulaceae

Order

Solanales

Also known as

bush-clover dodder, field dodder, five-angle dodder, lespedeza dodder, five-angled dodder and pentagon dodder

How to care for Fiveangled Dodder

💦 Water

How often to water your Fiveangled Dodder

Fiveangled Dodder needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Fiveangled Dodder in your home

Fiveangled Dodder love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Fiveangled Dodder does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Fiveangled Dodder in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Fiveangled Dodder

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Fiveangled Dodder: repot after 2X growth

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 Fiveangled Dodder after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Fiveangled Dodder prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Fiveangled Dodder requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Fiveangled Dodder is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

💩 Fertilizer

Fiveangled Dodder is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Fiveangled Dodder is a naturally climbing plant and can be trained to climb indoors if you provide a moss pole or trellis. The newest growth will emerge from the end of the stems.

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Fiveangled Dodder can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.