How to grow and care for Duranta erecta L.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Duranta erecta L., Skyflower, Forget-me-not bush
Duranta erecta L. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 10 days
water
How to water Duranta erecta L.
How often should I water?
check Duranta erecta L. Every 10 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Duranta erecta L. need?
Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Duranta erecta L. likes Bright direct light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
3~40℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Duranta erecta L. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Duranta erecta L. prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Duranta erecta L. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Lamiales, Family: Verbenaceae, Genus: Duranta, Species: Duranta erecta
Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
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Lifespan | Perennial |
Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
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Phylum | Tracheophyta |
Class | Magnoliopsida |
Order | Lamiales |
Family | Verbenaceae |
Genus | Duranta |
Species | Duranta erecta |
Is Duranta erecta L. toxic?
Duranta erecta L. is dangerous to Dog
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