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Duranta
Photo: tanakawho from Tokyo, Japan · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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Typeshrub

“Duranta is a tropical to subtropical ornamental shrub” — How to Grow Duranta — LizPlants

Days to maturity360–540 days

“Days to maturity: 12-18 months to reach ornamental maturity” — How to Grow Duranta — LizPlants

Germination temperature70–80 °F

“Maintain warm temperatures (70-80°F), high humidity, and bright indirect light.” — How to Grow Duranta — LizPlants

LightFull sun, 6-8 hours daily; tolerates partial shade but flowers more abundantly in full sun

“Sun: Full sun, 6-8 hours daily; tolerates partial shade but flowers more abundantly in full sun” — How to Grow Duranta — LizPlants

WaterModerate watering; keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged during growing season. Reduce watering in winter. Drought-tolerant once established but performs better with regular water.

“Water: Moderate watering; keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged during growing season.” — How to Grow Duranta — LizPlants

Soil pH6–7

“Soil pH: 6.0-7.0” — How to Grow Duranta — LizPlants

Hardiness zones9b-11, can be grown in containers in cooler zones and brought indoors in winter

“Thrives in zones 9b-11, can be grown in containers in cooler zones and brought indoors in winter” — How to Grow Duranta — LizPlants

Spacing36 in

“Spacing: 36 inches” — How to Grow Duranta — LizPlants

Height72–180 in

“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

TransplantSame depth as root ball for transplants; seeds should be surface-sown or lightly covered

“Planting depth: Same depth as root ball for transplants; seeds should be surface-sown or lightly covered” — How to Grow Duranta — LizPlants

Ready whenAllow some flowers to remain unfertilized for fruit development. Maintain regular watering. No deadheading during this phase.

“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

Edible partsberries

“Bright golden-yellow, marble-sized berries form after flowers fade. Berries are highly ornamental and attractive to birds.” — How to Grow Duranta — LizPlants

Toxicitytoxic to humans, toxic to pets

“Toxic to humans, toxic to pets” — How to Grow & Care for Duranta Plant (Golden Dewdrops)

IndoorsBring indoors when temperatures dip below 40 degrees Fahrenheit.

“bring indoors when the temperature drops below 40 Fahrenheit” — How to Grow & Care for Duranta Plant (Golden Dewdrops)

Companionsbougainvillea, lantana, plumbago, salvia, esperanza, mandevilla, zinnias, marigolds

“Plant with: Bougainvillea, Lantana, Plumbago, Salvia, Esperanza, Mandevilla, Zinnias, Marigolds” — How to Grow Duranta — LizPlants

Keep away fromblack walnut trees

“Avoid planting near: Black walnut trees (juglone allelopathy)” — How to Grow Duranta — LizPlants

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