Red Lantana Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Red Lantana is a perennial plant often used as an ornamental plant because it looks beautiful and attracts attention. Its dark yellow flowers fade to dark oran, age over time, and end in dark red-brown. This ornamental plant is suitable for planting in pots with moist soil conditions and good drainage or as an outdoor plant with at least 6 hours of sunlight daily.
Common Name |
Red Lantana
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Plant Type
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Perennials
Shrubs
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Red lantana camara
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Genus
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Lantana
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Family
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Verbenaceae
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Order
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Lamiales
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Red Lantana Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Red Lantana.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Red Lantana needs water once every
8 days in 1.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Red Lantana needs about 0.45 L per 8 days. |
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Red Lantana Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Red Lantana to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 8 hours
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Temperature |
60°F
to 85°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
The ideal humidity range for your Red Lantana to thrive is between 40% and 60%. |
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Red Lantana Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Red Lantana. |
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Suitability in pots |
7L
Red Lantana plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 7L. |
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Soil type |
chalk
clay
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
alkaline
neutral
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Red Lantana Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Red Lantana plant. |
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Maximum Height |
12 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
12 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Bright Yellow
Chili Red
Orange
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Red Lantana toxic to pets? |
Yes
This plant can be poisonous if ingested by pets. |
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Garden Style |
Coastal Garden
Informal and Cottage
Mediterranean Garden
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Red Lantana Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Red Lantana, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
root division
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
autumn
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Red Lantana Native Region |
Find out where the Red Lantana plant originated. |
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Country |
United States of America (the)
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Specific Location
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This plant is native to South and Center America. |
