Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Palm or Cycad
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central America, South America
Mexico
Types
Skyflower
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
Cliffs, Rocky areas, shaded fields, shores
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Orange
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
White, Blue Green, Gray Green, Silver, Gray
Leaf Shape
Small elliptic
Circular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seperation
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Mealybugs, Nematodes
fungus, Rust aphids, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Insects
Birds
Allergy
drowsiness, Nausea, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
gastro-intestinal problems, Liver disease, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Astringent, Cancer, Diuretic, Expectorant, treating tumours
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Seeds, Shoots
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
DURANTA
BRAHEA armata
Common Name
Golden Dewdrop, Pigeon berry
Blue Hesper Palm, Mexican Blue Palm, Blue Fan Palm
In Hindi
Duranta
Mexican Blue Palm
In German
Duranta
Mexican Blue Palm
In French
Duranta
Palmier bleu du Mexique
In Spanish
Duranta
palma blanca
In Greek
Duranta
Mexican Blue Palm
In Portuguese
Duranta
Mexican Blue Palm
In Polish
Duranta
Mexican Blue Palm
In Latin
Duranta
Mexican Blue Palm
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Arecaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Duranta and Mexican Blue Palm
Season and care of Duranta and Mexican Blue Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Duranta and Mexican Blue Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Duranta season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mexican Blue Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Duranta is Loam, Sand and for Mexican Blue Palm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Duranta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican Blue Palm is Neutral, Alkaline.
Duranta and Mexican Blue Palm Physical Information
Duranta and Mexican Blue Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Duranta height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Mexican Blue Palm height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Duranta and Mexican Blue Palm are as follows:
Duranta flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Duranta leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Mexican Blue Palm flower color: Ivory
- Mexican Blue Palm leaf color: Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver and Gray
Care of Duranta and Mexican Blue Palm
Care of Duranta and Mexican Blue Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Duranta pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mexican Blue Palm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Duranta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Blue Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.