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QuestionAre mistletoe berries poisonous to animals and birds?
Lauren KurtzLauren Kurtz is a Naturalist and Horticultural Specialist. Lauren has worked for Aurora, Colorado managing the Water-Wise Garden at Aurora Municipal Center for the Water Conservation Department. She earned a BA in Environmental and Sustainability Studies from Western Michigan University in 2014.
Professional GardenerMistletoe berries are not poisonous to birds. They are mildly toxic to pets and humans. -
QuestionWhere can I order seeds to start my own mistletoe?
Community AnswerYou can order mistletoe seeds from the "English Mistletoe Shop," which can be found online. Try looking around on eBay as well. -
QuestionCan I grow it from a cutting?
NinoxTop AnswererNo, mistletoe can only grow from seeds. It is impossible to grow it from a cutting. -
QuestionCan I plant mistletoe in soil?
Community AnswerNo, mistletoe is hemiparasitic, which means it feeds mostly on the water and nutrients of the tree you plant it on. If you plant it on soil, it will die, because it needs to feed off of a living thing. -
QuestionHow can I kill mistletoe in an olive tree?
NinoxTop AnswererThe best way to kill mistletoe is to remove the stems one by one to ensure that there is nothing left.
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