Dwarf-Mistletoe
Also known as
eastern dwarf mistletoe, small mistletoe and spruce dwarf mistletoe
Taxonomy
Arceuthobium pusillum
Arceuthobium
Santalaceae
Santalales
How to care for Dwarf-Mistletoe
Water
How often to water your Dwarf-Mistletoe
every 9
Dwarf-Mistletoe needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
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Finding light for Dwarf-Mistletoe in your home
a window
Dwarf-Mistletoe love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Dwarf-Mistletoe does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Dwarf-Mistletoe in your home š”.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Dwarf-Mistletoe
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Dwarf-Mistletoe after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Dwarf-Mistletoe prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Dwarf-Mistletoe requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Care Summary for Dwarf-Mistletoe
Dwarf-Mistletoe
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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