The Lantana is one of the most fascinating plants for the garden or balcony. Properly cut, it blooms profusely and impresses with bright umbels of flowers that change color. The small shrub can be propagated by yourself without any problems. With our tips, it is very easy to grow little Lantana from offshoots.
Lantana is best propagated by cuttings
cut cuttings
You can obtain offshoots throughout the growing season. Since the plant should be cut regularly in order to form many flowers, there is always clippings that you can use for the offspring.
Top cuttings form roots particularly quickly. These are the top shoot tips with about two pairs of leaves. Cut off just above the third pair of leaves to create a small stalk.
Prepare potty
Fill small pots (€16.68) or multi-pot plates with potting soil and press them down lightly. Dampen the substrate with a spray device without completely soaking it.
- Put prepared lantana cuttings in the ground.
- Cover jars with a hood or clear plastic bag.
- Place in a bright, sunny place.
- Air regularly to avoid rot.
- Keep substrate evenly moist.
After just two to three weeks, roots will have formed and the plants will form new leaves.
cultivation in water
Rooting in a glass of water also works very well. For this purpose, the cutting should be about ten centimeters tall. In the lower area, the leaves are removed, leaving only two pairs of leaves. At normal room temperature, place the jar in a bright place out of direct sunlight.
Lantana offshoots form roots within about two weeks. Do not leave the cuttings in the water for too long, as the fine roots would grow into a ball and then be difficult to separate. Plant the offshoots in pots filled with commercially available potting soil or potting soil, where the small plants will quickly develop into stately lantana.
tips
Always use sharp cutting tools to avoid bruising the mother plant. Plant stems injured in this way tend to rot, which in turn can lead to plant diseases.