Mahogany Mistletoe, Narrow-leaf Mistletoe

Phoradendronrubrum

Genus
Phoradendron (for-uh-DEN-dron)
Species
rubrum (ROO-brum)
Synonym
Phoradendron spathulifolium
Phoradendron tetrastachyum var. spathulifolium
Viscum rubrum
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
N/A
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Epiphytes
Parasites and Hemiparasites
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Burgundy/Maroon
Orange/Apricot
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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neutral
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Bartow, FL (Zone 9a) | September 2009 | neutral

Mahogany Mistletoe is a parasite on branches of various trees in tropical hammocks in the Florida Keys.

Featured
Cabbage White
(Pieris rapae)
Secretary Bird
(Sagittarius serpentarius)
Featured
Cabbage White
(Pieris rapae)
Secretary Bird
(Sagittarius serpentarius)