Dahlias aren’t for the shrinking violets of the world. They’re brash, bold, and loud.And of the many dahlia types, dinnerplates are p
How to Grow Mistletoe
25.06.2023 - 02:40 / gardenerspath.com / Kristine Lofgren
How to Grow Mistletoe Phoradendron leucarpum, and other speciesIf you look up during the winter, when all the deciduous trees have dropped their leaves, you might spot something still growing up there, tucked in the bare branches.
It might be mistletoe, that beautiful parasite that we smooch under during the holidays.
Okay, not all of us. I remember dodging around any doorway that held the seasonal menace. I wasn’t about to be snagged by an aunt for a sloppy smooch on my cheek!
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But if you see these evergreen plants in the landscape, you can propagate seeds to spread the holiday terror! Er, I mean joy…
In addition to their infamous reputation as winter holiday decor, these plants are invaluable to wildlife and they’ve long been used in medicinal remedies.
People of some cultures even believed they were a magical cure-all that could ward off or heal any disease. Not true – but pretty special, right?
If you’re interested in bringing this plant to your garden and home, here’s what we’ll discuss to help you on your journey:
There’s something to be said about the value of trying something new.
What could be more different than gardening in the sky, and cultivating plants on the branches of a tree? If you’re ready for the adventure, get ready. Here we go!
What Is Mistletoe?Phoradendron is a genus of parasitic plants native to all parts of North America, and these are commonly known as mistletoe.
“Mistletoe” also refers to plants in the Viscum genus, but these plants aren’t native to the US. They’re introduced species from Europe and far less common.
V. album was first introduced into California in 1900 by Luther Burbank and it
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