Colorado Desert Mistletoe (Phoradendron Macrophyllum) is a perennial shrub in the Santalaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 7-10. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.

Phoradendron macrophyllum is a parasitic shrub native to western North America, especially California, characterized by its broad leaves and greenish-yellow stems.