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Lantana

Lantana camara

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Lantana is a vibrant tropical shrub known for its distinctive clustered flowers that change color as they age, creating multicolored blooms. It attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, making it excellent for pollinator gardens, and is highly heat and drought-tolerant. The plant can become invasive in warm regions and spreads readily via seeds.

Lantana

Common Problems

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Care Guide

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Light
Full sun (6–8 hours daily); blooms prolifically in bright light
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Water
Drought-tolerant once established; water moderately during growth; reduce in winter
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Soil
Well-draining soil; tolerates poor, sandy, or alkaline soils
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Fertiliser
Light feeding in spring and summer; excessive nitrogen reduces flowering
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Temperature
Thrives in heat (70–90°F); frost-sensitive below 50°F
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Humidity
Low to moderate humidity; dislikes excessive moisture

Toxicity

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Leaves and berries contain saponins and other irritants; ingestion may cause gastrointestinal upset and skin irritation

Common Diseases

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Common Pests

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Seasonal Care

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Resume regular watering and feeding as growth picks up.

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Peak growing season. Water and feed regularly.

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Reduce watering as growth slows. Stop heavy feeding.

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Minimal watering and feeding. Protect from frost if needed.

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