How to care for Lantana camara
In detail, for netizens, knowledge about how to care for Lantana camara and the cultivation techniques of potted Lantana camara in the field of green plants and flowers is as follows:
Lantana camara, also known as the seven-colored flower, is also called Lantana, Red sage, and Happy flower, belonging to the Verbena family, Lantana genus. It is a semi-vineous evergreen ornamental shrub. The flowers of Lantana camara are beautiful and have a long blooming period. The tender branches are soft and suitable for creating various forms of bonsai, which can be placed in studies, living rooms, and studies for appreciation. Additionally, Lantana camara has a relatively strong resistance to dust and pollution, and can be planted in parks or courtyards as hedges or clusters, or as green coverage on both sides of roads or open fields for appreciation.
Lantana camara has strong adaptability and tolerance to barrenness, with no strict requirements for soil. However, it grows vigorously in fertile, loose, and well-drained sandy soil. For home cultivation, a mixture of 5 parts peat soil, 3 parts decomposed leaf soil, and 2 parts sand can be used to prepare the potting soil, which should be sterilized at high temperatures before use.
Potted Lantana camara can be cultivated in clay, ceramic, porcelain, or plastic pots. However, to match with home decor, pots with color changes or antique styles can also be chosen. The size of the pot should be determined according to the size of the plant.
Lantana camara prefers a warm, humid, and well-lit growing environment, can tolerate high temperatures and dry, hot weather, but cannot withstand cold, frost, or snow. However, it can tolerate drought and has a strong ability to sprout new branches. In a suitable environment, the plant grows strongly and the flowers become more colorful.
In late spring, when the temperature rises, healthy one-year-old branches are cut with a pair of scissors as cuttings, each with two nodes, leaving the top node with two leaves and cutting half of the leaves. The lower node is inserted into the potting soil, watered thoroughly after insertion, and the pot is moved to a semi-shaded environment to cultivate at a suitable temperature and certain humidity. After about 30 days, new branches will sprout.
Lantana camara prefers a humid growing environment. During the growing season, the soil in the pot should be kept moist to prevent excessive dryness. Otherwise, it can easily cause the stems and leaves to shrink, which is not conducive to flowering. In hot summers, in addition to watering every day, it is also necessary to frequently spray water on the leaves and around the pot to increase the humidity in the air, promoting the healthy growth of the plant. In autumn and winter, when the temperature drops, the pot should be moved indoors, with indoor air temperature controlled above 10°C. Reduce the amount and frequency of watering to keep the soil in the pot slightly dry.
How to care for Lantana camara
Lantana camara is prone to gray mold disease during its growth and development. In the early stages of the disease, a 50% Speedling wettable powder can be diluted with water to prepare a 2000-fold solution for spraying prevention, and continuous spraying for two to three times can effectively control the disease. Additionally, it is susceptible to leaf nematode pests, which can be controlled by diluting 50% fenvalerate emulsion with water to prepare a 1000-fold solution for spraying, with continuous application for two to three times.
Lantana camara is tolerant to barrenness, but during the growing season, every 7 to 10 days, a diluted 5-fold decomposed liquid fertilizer or universal fertilizer should be applied to promote lush growth of branches and leaves, more flowers, and more colorful flowers. Moreover, about 15 days before flowering, a diluted liquid fertilizer rich in phosphorus and potassium should be applied to promote more abundant flowering.
The flowers and leaves of Lantana camara contain low toxicity, and accidental ingestion can cause symptoms such as fever. Some people may have allergic reactions to Lantana camara. Therefore, during cultivation, attention should be paid to self-protection to prevent accidental ingestion, especially in families with children. People with allergic reactions to Lantana camara should not grow it at home.
The above is a complete introduction to how to care for Lantana camara and the cultivation techniques of potted Lantana camara, for everyone to learn and understand!