I have overwintered my duranta and it was green and growing well, although no flowering after the summer. I placed it outside in the full sun when the weather was warm. Still green and growing, but no flowers... I have fertilized it with miracle grow. It is watered when it rains. What am I doing wrong?
Use a balanced fertilizer four times throughout the growing season. Feed it starting in early spring and continue to fertilize till late fall. This will ensure that the Duranta grows healthy and displays its flowering prowess to the fullest.
A rich and organic soil, which drains well, is best suited to grow the Duranta plant. Soil that does not drain well is a major cause of root rot in many plants, and it is a risk no one should knowingly take.
Check the fertilizer NPK you are using, too much nitrogen will cause a lush green plant and little flowers.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/duranta/care-of-duranta-plants.htm
We transplanted some duranta about a year ago. They froze over the winter and were very slow to come back. They all look healthy now but dont have any blooms. We live in east texas in Palesitne.
It could be that the abnormal cold has harmed them. They will likely recover in a year or so. Another reason these will fail to flower is a lack of fertilization. This article will help you to care for these: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/duranta/care-of-duranta-plants.htm
I want to know the growing habits of this variety of duranta.Does it grow fast, how high will it grow how dense will it grow. Australia considers it a weed, does this apply to my variety? Does it need pruning often. Can it tolerate shade in the winter? thanks
This variegated form has creamy-yellow margins around the one inch long serrated leaves. In mild climates this plant can be in flower nearly year round with flowers and fruit appearing at the same time. It does best in full sun with frequent deep watering and is hardy to about 20-25 ° F. All forms benefit from frequent selective pruning.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/duranta/care-of-duranta-plants.htm
My duranta saphire is potted on my balcony and, while it is still blooming here at the end of summer, many branches look like they are dying (dark grayish coloring), but upon closer inspection the branches are actually covered in some sort of white/black/gray colored spores. When I rub it with my hands it crumbles off. I am no expert, but the branches upon which this is encroaching, don't appear to be very healthy. What do I do about this, if anything.
This is definitely a fungal infection. It is quite far along, as well. I think this will have to be treated quite carefully, and prevented in the future.
Replace 1/4 of the water that you would normally use to water with peroxide. Spray this on all of the infected branches, and water into the soil.
This may cause some damage to the plant as it works, but will kill off the infection and help new growth to return healthy.
Make sure in the future that you only water once the soil is completely bone dry down to about 2 inches in the soil. This will help prevent infections in the future.
Also be sure that the container has plenty of drain holes. Enough that there will be no standing water in the container at any time.
Do I cut back my Duranta tree when I bring it in in the fall? Why does itnot bloom?
Yes, this is perfectly fine to do. It could be that your plant needs fertilizer. An all-purpose slow release will be fine. Here is an article that will help you to better care for them: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/duranta/care-of-duranta-plants.htm
My plants really need a good trim but I am worried that if I prune too much I might kill them.
You can prune them to restore shape. It is best to take no more than 1/3 of the entire plant during this process, but a little more for restoration sake will not hurt.
This article will help you with their care: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/duranta/care-of-duranta-plants.htm
Can I use an insecticide containing sulfur on a Duranta erecta / Sapphire Shower?
See answer to your question on iceplant. The same applies. We need specific product and target pest.