Lantana
Lantana camara · Lantanas · Verbena family
Also known as: Common Lantana · Shrub Verbena · West Indian Lantana
Medium50–150cmNot pet-safe
Lantana care at a glance
Lantana (Lantana camara) needs a moderate amount of water and prefers to grow in full sun. Ideal temperature: 18–30 °C.
- Water need
- Medium
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Moist
- Nutrients
- Medium
- Ideal temperature
- 18–30 °C
- Life cycle
- Annual
Pests, Diseases, Toxicity & Weather on Lantana
Common pests on Lantana include Whitefly. Also possible: Lace bug and Spider mites. A possible disease is Sooty mould. Lantana is highly toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
Pest
- Whitefly High
- Lace bug Medium
- Spider mites Medium
Disease
- Sooty mould Low
Toxicity
- Lantadenes (triterpenoids) High
Weather
- Frost damage High
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Frequently asked questions about Lantana
- Which pests affect Lantana?
- Common pests on Lantana include Whitefly. Also possible: Lace bug and Spider mites.
- Which diseases affect Lantana?
- A possible disease is Sooty mould.
- Is Lantana toxic to cats and dogs?
- Lantana is highly toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
- How much water does Lantana need?
- Lantana has a moderate water requirement.
- What light does Lantana need?
- Lantana prefers to grow in full sun. Around 6 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Lantana frost-hardy?
- Lantana is not frost-hardy. Its lower limit is around 5 °C.