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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 20, 2018
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    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

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    July 10, 2018
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    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

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    August 20, 2018
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    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

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    August 31, 2018
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    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.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    October 18, 2018
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    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

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    October 23, 2018
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    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

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  • Answered by
    drtreelove on
    October 23, 2018
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    See answer to your question on iceplant. The same applies. We need specific product and target pest.

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