Durantha bonsai (15)

Presentation

Durantha bonsai (Duranta repens), an evergreen shrub with glossy, toothed leaves, here trained on a short, twisted trunk that flares into a 6 cm nebari. The specimen is around 17 years old and stands 43 cm tall, with a full, nicely compact canopy above the main curve. Ideal for anyone looking for an already shaped plant, to maintain rather than to design from scratch.

Technical details

• Botanical species: Duranta repens (Durantha)
• Style: informal upright, trunk with strong movement at the base
• Height of the plant alone: 43 cm
• Nebari: 6 cm
• Age: around 17 years
• Pot: rectangular, 26 x 20 x h. 9 cm
• Pot material: bronze-coloured glazed stoneware
• Total weight: 5 kg
• Position: outdoors in full light, sheltered during frosts
• Care difficulty: medium

How to care for it

The Durantha wants direct sun for much of the day and does not tolerate harsh cold: below 5 °C it should be moved into a cold greenhouse or a bright porch. With a pot only 9 cm deep the substrate dries out quickly, so from June to August moisture should be checked daily, watering until it drains freely; in winter watering is reduced considerably.

To learn more about caring for this species, see the full botanical care sheet.

Frequently asked questions

Will I receive exactly the plant in the photo?

Yes, this is a one-of-a-kind specimen and the photo shows the very plant that will be shipped. As it is a living plant, the foliage may look different from the picture due to growth, maintenance pruning and pinching, or normal seasonal change. Trunk, nebari and pot are those shown in the photo.

Do the measurements include the pot?

No. The 43 cm refer to the plant alone, measured from the surface of the substrate to the top of the canopy. The rectangular bronze glazed stoneware pot measures 26 x 20 cm with a height of 9 cm and must be added separately. The total weight, plant and pot together, is 5 kg.

Can I keep this Durantha indoors?

Its natural place is outdoors, on a balcony or terrace in a sunny spot, where the canopy stays compact and the internodes short. In winter, in areas with frost, it should be moved to a bright, cool place. Kept permanently indoors, a duranta bonsai produces leggy, weaker growth.

What's included

• Durantha bonsai (Duranta repens) in a rectangular bronze glazed stoneware pot 26 x 20 x h. 9 cm, the exact specimen in the photo
• Plant certificate (identity card of the specimen with species, measurements and characteristics)
• Reinforced packaging designed to protect the plant during shipping