Broomrape
Also known as
red bartsia, early eyebright, late-flowering eyebright and red odontites
Taxonomy
Odontites vulgaris
Odontites
Orobanchaceae
Lamiales
How to care for Broomrape
Water
How often to water your Broomrape
every 9
Broomrape needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
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Finding light for Broomrape in your home
a window
Broomrape may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves š, 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 Broomrape in your home š”.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Broomrape
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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Broomrape after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
Care Summary for Broomrape
Broomrape
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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