Pinkroot

Duranta

About Pinkroot and Duranta

Pinkroot

Duranta

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

North America, Europe, Africa, Asia

Southeastern United States, Central America, South America

Types

Skyflower

Number of Varieties

136

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Habitat

Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks

Coastal Regions, Rocky areas, Sandy areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-89-11

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

Sunset Zone

21,22

Habit

Upright/Erect

Arching/Fountain-shaped

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

91.40 cm100.00 cm

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm50.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow

White, Lavender, Blue Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

White, Yellow, Orange

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Several shades of Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Small elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil

Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, From bulbs

Seperation

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer

slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot

Insects, Mealybugs, Nematodes

Plant Tolerance

Shallow soil, Soil Compaction

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Bugs, Insects

Allergy

Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing

drowsiness, Nausea, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden

Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beauty Benefits

Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Provides ground cover

Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids

Part of Plant Used

Leaf Stalks, Stem

Fruits

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Spigelia marilandica

DURANTA

Common Name

Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink

Golden Dewdrop, Pigeon berry

In Hindi

pinkroot

Duranta

In German

Spigelia

Duranta

In French

Spigelia

Duranta

In Spanish

Spigelia

Duranta

In Greek

Spigelia

Duranta

In Portuguese

Spigelia

Duranta

In Polish

Spigelia

Duranta

In Latin

Spigelia

Duranta

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Gentianales

Lamiales

Family

Loganiceae

Verbenaceae

Genus

Spigelia

Duranta

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

6017

1 27800

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Properties of Pinkroot and Duranta

Wondering what are the properties of Pinkroot and Duranta? We provide you with everything About Pinkroot and Duranta. Pinkroot doesn't have thorns and Duranta doesn't have thorns. Also Pinkroot does not have fragrant flowers. Pinkroot has allergic reactions like Red eyes, Vomiting and wheezing and Duranta has allergic reactions like Red eyes, Vomiting and wheezing. 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 Pinkroot and Duranta and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Pinkroot and Duranta

Season and care of Pinkroot and Duranta is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and Duranta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Duranta season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Duranta is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Duranta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Pinkroot and Duranta Physical Information

Pinkroot and Duranta physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Duranta height is 100.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Duranta are as follows:

Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Duranta flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Duranta leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Pinkroot and Duranta

Care of Pinkroot and Duranta include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Duranta pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Duranta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.