The Lantana is one of the robust balcony plants. As with all plants, the right planting and the perfect location contribute significantly to plant health. We have summarized what you need to consider here in a compact form.

The sunnier the location for the Lantana, the better

When does it have to be repotted?

Unlike other plants, the Lantana is not repotted at a specific time of year. A new planter is always necessary when the roots of the small shrub grow out of the water drainage hole in the flower pot. In general, keep the pot size small and then give the Lantana a container that is one or at most two sizes larger. If the pot is too big, the lantana initially forms many roots and leaves. The desired abundance of flowers decreases.

The preferred substrate

Lantana thrives best in loose, nutrient-rich soil for flowering plants. Alternatively, you can use topsoil mixed with some compost and sand.

The perfect location

The Lantana needs a bright, preferably sunny place. It should be in the sun for at least three hours a day in order to develop many flowers.

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The flowers begin to open in June. If the plant is cleaned regularly and all that has faded away, the lantana will produce new flowers well into October.

advance and multiply

The Lantana can be propagated in the spring with cuttings:

  • Cut cuttings and remove lower leaves.
  • Dip the interface in rooting powder and stick it in a mixture of peat and sand or special potting soil.
  • Moisten well but do not soak completely.
  • Put a hood or a plastic bag over the culture vessel and place it in a bright place.

After two to three weeks, the cuttings have formed roots. It is now important to pinch off the shoots in order to encourage the lantana to grow bushy. You can also raise the offspring as high stems.

tips

Lantana are poisonous and can cause skin irritation just by touching them. Therefore, wear gloves for all care measures.

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Indoor plants