golden dewdrops
Duranta erecta
Overview
Golden Dewdrops, or Duranta erecta, is an amazing and unique plant species with vibrant blooms of deep blues, purples, and yellows. The showy flowers are followed by clusters of stunning golden fruit. The leaves, which range from pale to dark green, are evergreen, making them perfect for use as a border or hedge. The plant can reach up to 10 feet tall in maturity, providing an eye-catching backdrop in any setting. Duranta erecta is a hardy plant and is highly tolerant of drought and poor soils making it a low maintenance choice for home gardens. Duranta erecta is an incredible and beautiful addition to any garden.
Care Guide
Watering
Golden dewdrops should be watered deeply and infrequently to promote deep root growth. Water the soil when it is dry several inches below the surface. During the growing season, the plant should be watered deeply once a week. During the winter months, the plant can go without water for several weeks during a mild winter. However, be sure to check the soil periodically and water before the plant starts to show signs of wilting.
Light
Golden dewdrops (Duranta erecta) need between 6 and 8 hours of direct sunlight each day, ideally in the middle of the day when temperatures are the highest. This plant species thrives in hot climates because of this high sunlight exposure. On direct light, this plant will develop full golden colors, however it can survive on partial shade but will develop green foliage.
Temperature
Hardiness zone 10-11.
Pruning
Major prruning and reshaping for golden dewdrops (Duranta erecta) can be done at least twice a year. Once in the late spring and once in the summer. Upon establishing shape, minor pruning can be done regularly about once a month that will encourage new, more vigorous growth. Dead or damaged branches should be removed during pruning. The desired amount of pruning can vary depending on the intended shape and size of the plant, but the general idea is to remove no more than 1-third of the plant’s total foliage at any 1 time. This will ensure that the plant receives enough sunlight and airflow while remaining the desired size. When pruning, be sure to sanitize your pruning shears between cuts to prevent the spread of disease.
Propagation
Stem Propagation, Layering Propagation, Grafting Propagation, Air Layering Propagation, Division, Seed Propagation
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