Himalayan Dwarf Mistletoe Plant
Viscum album, or Himalayan Mistletoe, is a hardy shrub growing 0.2-0.5m, prefers loamy, well-drained soil, partial shade, and has medicinal properties but is not edible.
Habit
Shrub
Height
6-12 inches
Growth
Slow
Soil
Host-dependent
Shade
Partial
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
No
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
Himalayas
Climatic Condition
Temperate, Subalpine
Temperature (°)
-5-20°C
Humidity (%)
40-70
Potting media
N/A
Fertilizers
N/A
Watering
Moderate
Plant Weight
100-300 g
Flowering Time
Spring
Soil Ph level
6.0-7.5
Water Ph level
6.0-7.5
Soil EC
1.0-1.3
Yield Per Plant
Parasitic plant
NPK ratio
N/A
life Span
Perennial
Health Benefits
Medicinal properties, parasitic plant
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loam, 25% compost, 25% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 6 months with balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Powdery Mildew, Aphids, Leaf Spot, Root Rot, Gall Mites.
White powdery patches on leaves, Curling, yellowing leaves, Brown or black spots on leaves, wilting, Deformation and swelling on leaves.
Neem oil, Prune affected areas, Improve soil drainage, avoid overwatering.
Fungicides containing sulfur, Imidacloprid-based insecticides, Copper-based fungicides, Fungicides with metalaxyl, Insecticides with pyrethroids.