Duranta erecta

Duranta Erecta, commonly known as golden dewdrop, is a widely cultivated ornamental plant. Its flowers open in clusters, the color is lavender or white, usually with white edges, very beautiful. It has a long flowering period. Due to different varieties, some bloom all year round, some in summer, autumn and winter, and some in spring, summer and autumn. The mature fruit is bright yellow. It can be used as a hedge or planted in the courtyard, and has high ornamental value.
It grows well in a sunny and warm environment, but it is not resistant to exposure. It should be shaded in summer. It likes loose, fertile and slightly acidic soil with good air permeability, so it should loosen the soil regularly during planting. Its optimum growth temperature is 18-25 ℃. It needs to be moved indoors for maintenance in winter or wrapped with plastic film. Water it in time during its growth, apply fertilizer once a month, and apply phosphorus and potassium fertilizer before flowering. Pruning can be carried out according to the needs of appreciation, which can not only reduce nutrient consumption, but also keep beautiful. 
Duranta Erecta is a poisonous plant. The fruit is highly toxic and inedible. Ingestion will lead to numbness and swelling of the mouth. In order to prevent children or pets from eating by mistake, family cultivation should pay attention to placing them in inaccessible places. You can learn more at Plant Story community.

3-6 hours of sun per day, with protection from intense mid-day sun

Water moderately, allowing the top 3cm to dry out between watering.

Duranta Erecta

Duranta erecta

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