What is the sky?

Sky Flower, also known as its scientific name Duranta Ereta L., is a flowering, evergreen shrub from Central America, South America and the Caribbean. Sky Flower is a popular garden plant in areas of the world that has tropical or subtropical climate, and is commonly grown as an ornamental plant. It has a large growth habit and can grow up to 15 feet (about 4.5 m) tall, spreading to about 10 feet (3 m) wide and preferred for both its colorful berries and its striking clusters of flowers, which are usually light blue or levandule in color. The plant can carry berries and flowers at the same time, and it is important to realize that berries and leaves are toxic and can pose a real danger to young children and pets.

This plant is also known as pigeon berries and gold dew, referring to their berries, which are yellow, about 0.5 inches (1.3 cm) and grow in clusters as well as flowers.le green. Mature samples of flowering wild sky often have thorns, but most cultivated varieties are without thorn. Growed varieties also have a wider range of flowers, including white, pink and purple or even bright flowers, which means that petals have more than one color. Flowers also have vanilla aroma and attract butterflies and hummingbirds.

Sky Flower has established itself as part of the natural environment in many places where it was first introduced as a garden plant. He was classified as an invasive plant in several countries, including Australia, China, South Africa, Fiji and some Pacific Islands. This means that it is considered to be an unorigent species that negatively affects indigenous species and local habitats. In many other places, however, Sky Flower has become a part of the environment without becoming invasive.

in its native habitat grows the sky normally in the coastal areaech, often in sandy or rocky soil. The plant needs a full sun or a light shadow to succeed and tolerate some frost, but prefers a warm climate. Sky Flower does not tolerate dry air well and grows preferably in humid conditions; It also needs frequent watering to maintain soil. This plant can be promoted from seeds or cuttings.