Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Loranthaceae

Genus:

Amyema

Species:

Amyema maidenii subsp. angustifolia

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Parasite

Height:

100 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

red, orange

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, mistletoebird

Deer Resistant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–42 days

Notes:

Seeds require passage through bird digestive tract or removal of sticky viscin layer for optimal germination. Fresh seeds germinate more readily.

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