{"product_id":"golden-dewdrop-6-bag","title":"Duranta Green - 6\" Grow bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eGolden Dewdrop (Duranta erecta) is a vigorous evergreen shrub widely grown across India as a clipped hedge, screen or standard. It produces drooping sprays of small lilac-blue flowers almost year-round in warm climates, followed by glossy amber-gold berries that give the plant its name. The arching branches may carry fine spines. Tolerant of heat, pollution and pruning, it thrives in full sun and forms dense growth ideal for boundaries and topiary. Variegated and golden-leaved forms are also popular. Note that the ripe berries and foliage are toxic if eaten, so site it away from areas used by young children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVerbenaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical Americas, Caribbean\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-4 m (kept lower as hedge)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5-3 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvergreen, oval mid-green leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLilac-blue to white\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNearly year-round in warm regions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical to subtropical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun for best flowering; tolerates light shade.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate; water when topsoil dries, less in monsoon.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-drained loamy soil; tolerates most garden soils.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest 18-35C; protect from hard frost.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdapts to a wide range; thrives in tropical humidity.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalanced NPK monthly in growing season.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrim regularly to shape hedge and boost bloom.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRepot container plants every 1-2 years.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoftwood\/semi-hardwood cuttings; also seed.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWatch for nematodes, scale, caterpillars.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBerries and leaves toxic if ingested.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Excellent as a flowering hedge, screen, topiary standard or large mixed-border shrub. The nectar-rich blooms attract butterflies and bees.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;In Indian gardens give it full sun and a hard trim after the monsoon to keep it dense and free-flowering. Reduce watering in the rainy season to avoid root rot.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water Golden Dewdrop?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry, roughly every 2-3 days in summer and far less during the monsoon to prevent root rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much sunlight does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt flowers best in full sun with at least 5-6 hours of direct light, though it tolerates light shade with fewer blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Golden Dewdrop safe for pets and children?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The ripe berries and leaves are toxic if eaten, so plant it away from areas used by young children and pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen and how do I repot it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRepot container-grown plants every 1-2 years in spring into a slightly larger pot with fresh, well-drained soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I propagate Golden Dewdrop?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTake 10-15 cm semi-hardwood cuttings in the warm season and root them in moist sandy mix; it can also be grown from seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my plant not flowering?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eToo much shade, over-feeding with nitrogen, or lack of pruning usually causes poor bloom; move it to full sun and trim regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it bloom?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn warm Indian climates it flowers nearly year-round, peaking through the warmer and post-monsoon months.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan it be grown indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is really an outdoor sun-loving shrub; indoors it gets leggy and rarely flowers, so keep it on a bright balcony or garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow toxic is it really?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIngesting the berries can cause stomach upset and more serious symptoms, so treat it as a poisonous ornamental and handle accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat fertilizer works best?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA balanced NPK or general flowering-plant feed once a month during active growth keeps it lush and blooming.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256133320950,"sku":"PLT-GOLDENDEWDRO-B06-NA","price":99.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/expEHdRXrEysyenW8Dr5xH36mkIQMt9CoZ6m6HKy.jpg?v=1783921694","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/golden-dewdrop-6-bag","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}