Harland’s Balanophora (Balanophora harlandii)
Harland’s Balanophora (Balanophora harlandii) is a holoparasitic plant native to East Asia, lacking chlorophyll and relying on host plants for nutrients.
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Sunlight
No direct light needed
Watering
No watering required
Soil
Well-drained, humus-rich
Temperature
Ambient to warm
Fertilizer
No fertilization required
Care Requirements
No direct light needed
Grows underground, attached to host roots. Any light exposure is indirect.
No watering required
This holoparasitic plant obtains water from its host.
Well-drained, humus-rich
Ambient to warm
Thrives in the soil temperatures associated with its host plant's habitat.
No fertilization required
Absorbs nutrients directly from its host plant's vascular system.
Plant Overview
Plant Category
Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Garden, Pot
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Height
0.1-0.5 m
Spread
0.1-0.5 m
Growth Rate
Slow
Dormancy
None
Leaf Type
Scale-like
Optimal Sunlight Lux
1500
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderSantalales
- familyBalanophoraceae
- genusBalanophora
- speciesBalanophora harlandii
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