Pine Broomrape typically starts flowering in April.
Pine Broomrape
Aphyllon pinorum
Pine broomrape (Aphyllon pinorum) is a unique parasitic plant species that draws nutrition from other plant species in its habitat. Its field broomrape root system reaches out, wraps around and envelops the roots of nearby pine trees, evergreens, and other associated plant life. This species range is Atlantic coast sandy areas from Maine to Virginia. Pine Brome is an annual species with yellow and purple/pink flowers. and reaches a height of 1-2 feet. This species is an active member of it's local broadcast pollination networks, and its presence helps maintain the ecological health of the forests it inhabits.
Watering:
Minimal
Propagation:
Seed Propagation,Cutting,Division,Layering Propagation,Grafting Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
Flowers:
Flowers
Sun:
full sun,part shade
Fruits:
brown,black Fruits Ready In Fall
Growth Rate:
Low
Poisonous To Pets:
Yes
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Invasive:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
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.
sunlight
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.
pruning
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.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering
Harvest Fruit
The harvesting season for Aphyllon pinorum typically begins in June and ends in August.
