Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Santalaceae

Genus:

Phoradendron

Species:

Phoradendron anceps

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Subshrub

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan, feb, mar, apr, may, dec

Native Range

United States: Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

nutrient-poor, well-drained rocky soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

parasitic on host trees, not soil-dependent