Orcutt's Bird's-beak (Dicranostegia Orcuttiana) is a annual herb in the Orobanchaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and partial shade or full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Dicranostegia orcuttiana is an annual hemiparasitic herb native to California and Baja California, known for its distinctive flowers and its role in coastal sage scrub ecosystems.

Orcutt's Bird's-beak

Orcutt's Bird's-beak

Dicranostegia Orcuttiana

Dicranostegia orcuttiana is an annual hemiparasitic herb native to California and Baja California, known for its distinctive flowers and its role in coastal sage scrub ecosystems.

Quick Facts

Type
herb
Lifecycle
annual
Care Difficulty
Moderate
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Hardiness Zones
9-11

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, pollinator support, biodiversity enhancement

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Orcutt's Bird's-beak

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

Humidity Trick

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Growth Hack

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Orcutt's Bird's-beak
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Taxonomy

Family:Orobanchaceae
Genus:Dicranostegia