Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Santalaceae

Genus:

Phoradendron

Species:

Phoradendron piperoides

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Subshrub

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Native Range

United States: Puerto Rico

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

nutrient-poor, well-drained host tree bark

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

epiphytic, grows on host trees