Pine Broomrape

Pine Broomrape (Aphyllon pinorum) should be watered once a week, or when the top few inches of soil have dried out. Water should be added slowly to the soil until moisture is seen on the surface. Make sure not to soak the soil; a light sprinkling is best to encourage strong root growth. Keep the soil evenly moist, neither too wet nor too dry, to prevent root rot.

Pine Broomrape (Aphyllon pinorum) is best suited to full sun exposure, meaning it should receive direct sunlight for at least 6 to 8 hours per day. The optimal time of day for Pine Broomrape to receive direct sunlight is between 10 am and 4 pm. This species of plant also thrive on partial shade conditions for 1 to 2 hours in the afternoon. Pine Broomrape should not be exposed to intense sunlight for more than 8 – 10 hours per day, as this could result in sunburn and other heat-stress related problems.

Pine broomrape (Aphyllon pinorum) should be pruned annually to maintain size and health. It should be pruned in late winter or early spring before the new growing season. Prune to remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Cut back branches by 1-third of their length, and thin the canopy of branches to keep an open shape. Make sure to leave enough foliage to maintain the size of the plant. If there are more than 5 main branches, remove any crossing branches and reduce the overall size of the plant. If the plant is suffering from disease or pests, reduce the pruning even more.