Life Span
Annual
Biennial and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central America, South America
China, Japan
Types
Skyflower
Daphne odora,Daphne. mezereum.,Daphne transatlantica
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
shade of upland trees
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-9
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Orange
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Small elliptic
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seperation
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bugs, Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
drowsiness, Nausea, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Borders, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Anodyne, Antiphlogistic, Antispasmodic, Depurative, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Making Perfumes
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
DURANTA
DAPHNE odora
Common Name
Golden Dewdrop, Pigeon berry
winter daphne
In Hindi
Duranta
winter daphne
In German
Duranta
Daphne odora
In French
Duranta
Daphne odora
In Spanish
Duranta
Daphne odora
In Greek
Duranta
Daphne odora
In Portuguese
Duranta
Daphne odora
In Polish
Duranta
Daphne odora
In Latin
Duranta
Daphne odora
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Rosopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Thymelaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Euphorbioideae
Properties of Duranta and Winter Daphne
Wondering what are the properties of Duranta and Winter Daphne? We provide you with everything About Duranta and Winter Daphne. Duranta has thorns and Winter Daphne doesn't have thorns. Also Duranta does not have fragrant flowers. Duranta has allergic reactions like drowsiness, Nausea, Stomach pain, Toxic and Vomiting and Winter Daphne 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 Winter Daphne and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Duranta and Winter Daphne
Season and care of Duranta and Winter Daphne is important to know. While considering everything about Duranta and Winter Daphne Care, growing season is an essential factor. Duranta season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Winter Daphne season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Duranta is Loam, Sand and for Winter Daphne is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Duranta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Winter Daphne is Neutral.
Duranta and Winter Daphne Physical Information
Duranta and Winter Daphne physical information is very important for comparison. Duranta height is 100.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Winter Daphne height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Duranta and Winter Daphne are as follows:
Duranta flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Duranta leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Winter Daphne flower color: White, Pink and Rose
- Winter Daphne leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Duranta and Winter Daphne
Care of Duranta and Winter Daphne 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 Winter Daphne 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 Winter Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.