Duranta
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Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its source“Duranta is a tropical to subtropical ornamental shrub” — How to Grow Duranta — LizPlants
“Days to maturity: 12-18 months to reach ornamental maturity” — How to Grow Duranta — LizPlants
“Maintain warm temperatures (70-80°F), high humidity, and bright indirect light.” — How to Grow Duranta — LizPlants
“Sun: Full sun, 6-8 hours daily; tolerates partial shade but flowers more abundantly in full sun” — How to Grow Duranta — LizPlants
“Water: Moderate watering; keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged during growing season.” — How to Grow Duranta — LizPlants
“Soil pH: 6.0-7.0” — How to Grow Duranta — LizPlants
“Thrives in zones 9b-11, can be grown in containers in cooler zones and brought indoors in winter” — How to Grow Duranta — LizPlants
“Spacing: 36 inches” — How to Grow Duranta — LizPlants
“This versatile plant is popular for hedges, screens, and specimen plantings in warm climates. It features small, lance-shaped green leaves and an upright, somewhat spreading growth habit that can reach 6-15 feet tall.” — How to Grow Duranta — LizPlants
“Planting depth: Same depth as root ball for transplants; seeds should be surface-sown or lightly covered” — How to Grow Duranta — LizPlants
“Ensure full sun exposure for maximum blooms. Continue regular watering and fertilize with flowering formula (higher phosphorus). Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming.” — How to Grow Duranta — LizPlants
“Bright golden-yellow, marble-sized berries form after flowers fade. Berries are highly ornamental and attractive to birds.” — How to Grow Duranta — LizPlants
“Toxic to humans, toxic to pets” — How to Grow & Care for Duranta Plant (Golden Dewdrops)
“bring indoors when the temperature drops below 40 Fahrenheit” — How to Grow & Care for Duranta Plant (Golden Dewdrops)
“Plant with: Bougainvillea, Lantana, Plumbago, Salvia, Esperanza, Mandevilla, Zinnias, Marigolds” — How to Grow Duranta — LizPlants
“Avoid planting near: Black walnut trees (juglone allelopathy)” — How to Grow Duranta — LizPlants
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Where this comes from
- Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
- Fact sheet: 2 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrow Librarian