Epifagus Virginiana
About Epifagus Virginiana
Beach-drops is a parasitic wildflower only found growing under beech trees. It has copper-purple flowers that appear on erect stalks from late summer into fall.
Taxonomy
Epifagus virginiana
Epifagus
Orobanchaceae
Lamiales
Also known as
Beechdrops, Beechdrops, Beech drops, Beech-drops and Epifagus
How to care for Epifagus Virginiana
Water
How often to water your Epifagus Virginiana
every 9
Epifagus Virginiana 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
Light
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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
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Finding light for Beechdrops in your home
a window
Epifagus Virginiana may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Epifagus Virginiana in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Epifagus Virginiana
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 Epifagus Virginiana after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
Epifagus Virginiana 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
Epifagus Virginiana may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Growth Pattern
Epifagus Virginiana grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Care Summary for Epifagus Virginiana
Epifagus Virginiana
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
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