Duranta triacantha grow and care – shrub to small tree of the genus Duranta also known as Golden dewdrop, Duranta triacantha perennial evergreen used as ornamental plant also grow as bonsai and attract pollinators, can grow in subtropics, mediterranean or tropics climate and growing in hardiness zone 8+.
Leaves color green, the shape is elliptic.
Flower color purple, the flowers grow in clusters.
Fruit toxic, color orange or yellow and size of the fruits 1-2 cm.
Well drained soil, light soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative Reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Invasive, toxic
Planting season:
Spring, summer, aututmn
Pests and diseases:
Aphid
Pruning season:
All year
How to prune:
Just for design
Size of the plant?
2-6 m, 80-240 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Small amount of water / Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Bloom season:
Most of the year
General information about the flower
Purple flowers grow in clusters
Duranta triacantha
Planting Season: Autumn Planting, Spring Planting, Summer planting
Light exposure requirements: Full sun Plants, Part shade Plants
Climates that the plant can grow: Mediterranean Climate, Subtropics Climate, Tropics Climate
Growing speed of the plant: Average growing plants, Fast growing plants
Plant life-form: Evergreen, Perennial plant, Shrub, Tree
Plant Uses: Attract pollinators, Bonsai, Hedging plants, Ornamental plants
Requirements for watering the plant: Regularly water, Small amounts of water
Hardiness zones: Hardiness zone 10, Hardiness zone 11, Hardiness zone 12, Hardiness zone 13, Hardiness zone 8, Hardiness zone 9
Ornamental parts: Ornamental flower, Ornamental fruit, Ornamental leaves, Ornamental plant
Leaf color:
Blooming season: Autumn flowers, Spring flowers, Summer flowers, Winter flowers
Flower colors: Purple flower
Harvest Season:
Edible Parts:
Culinary uses: