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Lantana

Lantana

Shrub verbena

DifficultyVery easy
SeasonSpring through fall
PottedIt barely stops flowering

Meaning

Being strict, a happy household

One flower head holds several colors, and they change.

The whole plant is poisonous (especially unripe fruit). People, cats, and dogs should not eat it.

Light

Full sun

Water

Water when it dries

Temperature

15-35°C, not below 5°C

Feed

Once a month in bloom

Do this when you get home

  1. Put it in the sunniest spot on the balcony
  2. When the soil is dry, water it through

Day to day

  • Cut off the tips that have flowered. New flowers keep coming.
  • The little black fruits are poisonous. Better to cut them off.

Common questions

Few flowers, lots of leaves?

Not enough light, or too much nitrogen.

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