Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central America, South America
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
gardens, Hardwood forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Orange
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Small elliptic
Butterfly shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seperation
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Medium
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Mealybugs, Nematodes
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Insects
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
drowsiness, Nausea, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
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, Groundcover
Botanical Name
DURANTA
JEFFERSONIA diphylla
Common Name
Golden Dewdrop, Pigeon berry
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In Hindi
Duranta
Twinleaf
In German
Duranta
Twinleaf
In French
Duranta
Twinleaf
In Spanish
Duranta
Twinleaf
In Greek
Duranta
Twinleaf
In Portuguese
Duranta
Twinleaf
In Polish
Duranta
Twinleaf
In Latin
Duranta
Twinleaf
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Ranunculales
Family
Verbenaceae
Berberidaceae
Genus
Duranta
Jeffersonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Properties of Duranta and Twinleaf
Wondering what are the properties of Duranta and Twinleaf? We provide you with everything About Duranta and Twinleaf. Duranta has thorns and Twinleaf doesn't have thorns. Also Duranta does not have fragrant flowers. Duranta has allergic reactions like drowsiness, Nausea, Stomach pain, Toxic and Vomiting and Twinleaf has allergic reactions like drowsiness, Nausea, Stomach pain, Toxic and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Duranta and Twinleaf and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Duranta and Twinleaf
Season and care of Duranta and Twinleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Duranta and Twinleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Duranta season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Twinleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Duranta is Loam, Sand and for Twinleaf is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Duranta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Twinleaf is Neutral, Alkaline.
Duranta and Twinleaf Physical Information
Duranta and Twinleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Duranta height is 100.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Duranta and Twinleaf are as follows:
Duranta flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Duranta leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Twinleaf flower color: White
- Twinleaf leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Duranta and Twinleaf
Care of Duranta and Twinleaf 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 Twinleaf pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Duranta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Twinleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.