Duranta arida is a spiny shrub native to southwestern North America, reaching up to 1.5 meters, with small white flowers and ornamental fruits.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Warm
75% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 18-24°C. Can tolerate brief periods of higher heat.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed during growing season with balanced fertilizer.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water Duranta arida thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Allow the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Reduce watering during cooler months to prevent waterlogged roots.
Ensure good drainage to avoid root rot, especially in containers.
Prune Duranta arida in late winter or early spring to shape the plant and remove any dead or crossing branches. Pinch back new growth to encourage bushier development and more blooms.
Heavy pruning can be done to rejuvenate older plants.
Propagate Duranta arida from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer or hardwood cuttings taken in autumn.
Root cuttings in a well-draining potting mix, keeping the soil moist and providing bottom heat for faster establishment. Seeds can also be sown in spring.
Repot Duranta arida every 2-3 years, or when it becomes root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix. Spring is the ideal time for repotting, coinciding with the start of the active growing season.
Choose a pot only slightly larger than the current one.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Duranta Arida (Duranta arida)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Verbenaceae |
| Genus | Duranta |
| Species | Duranta arida |
Similar in genus Duranta
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data
