How to grow Lantana camara? Master these cultivation methods

Lantana camara has many flowers in diverse colors and lush green leaves, and it is highly resistant to dust and pollution, making it very popular. We can often see the beautiful presence of Lantana camara in courtyards, and it can also be grown in pots indoors as an ornamental plant. Below, we introduce the cultivation methods of Lantana camara and share Lantana camara pictures with everyone.

I. Cultivation methods of Lantana camara

Temperature: Lantana camara likes a warm, humid environment, and the suitable growth temperature is 20-30°C. In winter, move it indoors to a sunny spot. If the room temperature can be maintained above 15°C, the plant can grow normally. If the temperature is lower, watering should be controlled, fertilization stopped, and the Lantana camara allowed to enter dormancy. It can overwinter safely above 8°C.

Fertilization: Lantana camara has a long flowering period, and topdressing is needed once a month in spring, summer, and autumn. 20 days before Lantana camara blooms, spray 0.3% urea once every 10 days, which can make the Lantana camara branches and leaves lush and the flower colors brilliant.

Propagation: Lantana camara can be propagated by seed propagation and cutting propagation, generally mainly by cutting propagation. In early spring, cut 2-year-old robust branches and insert them into a sand bed. Lantana camara roots very easily, and branches that touch the soil can naturally develop roots, so cutting propagation of Lantana camara is very simple; a cut branch can become a new plant.

II. Cultivation and care of Lantana camara

1. The potting soil is preferably loose, fertile sandy loam, and the requirements are not strict. During the growth period, apply decomposed liquid fertilizer once every 10 days, and together with watering, spray 3% urea twice every 10 days, which can make the leaves thicker and greener.

2. Lantana camara grows vigorously and has strong sprouting ability. During the growth period, pay constant attention to pinching and pruning. In connection with repotting, carry out heading-back pruning, that is, leave 2-3 buds from the base of the plant and cut off all the rest, and pay attention to thinning out overly dense branches, crossing branches, and so on. After each flowering, promptly cut off the flower stalks so that fruiting does not consume nutrients, and this can also promote new shoots and flower buds.

3. To make Lantana camara bloom profusely to welcome National Day, the branch tips that grew that year should be removed in late August, leaving only 3 pairs of buds at the base, and water and fertilizer management should be strengthened. From August to early September, apply 3%-4% urea as a foliar topdressing 1-2 times, and by then it can fully welcome National Day with abundant flowers and lush leaves.

If Lantana camara is managed normally according to the above methods, it can grow vigorously with abundant flowers and lush leaves. If it is allowed to grow naturally, although it can still bloom by the end of October, it is already near the end of the flowering period and the flowering vigor is not strong.

III. Effects and functions of Lantana camara

1. Lantana camara can relieve pain and reduce swelling

Mash Lantana camara and take the juice, then apply it to the injured area from bruises and sprains, and it can quickly produce an anti-inflammatory and swelling-reducing effect. Because the branches and leaves of Lantana camara are relatively cool, it gives the affected area a slight ice-compress sensation and relieves pain.

2. Lantana camara can treat skin diseases

For patients with itchy skin who often suffer from dermatitis, decoct fresh branches and leaves of Lantana camara in water and wash the skin, which can quickly achieve the effect of eliminating skin diseases.

3. Lantana camara can treat wind-heat colds

The cool nature of Lantana camara determines that after being decocted and drunk, it can reduce internal heat in the human body and can effectively relieve the symptoms of wind-heat colds. If you want Lantana camara to be better absorbed and utilized by the human body, you can add some Haematoxylum campechianum and decoct and drink them together for a better effect.

Lantana camara has beautiful flower colors and a long ornamental flowering period. Its green trees and abundant flowers are brilliant all year round, and it has strong dust and pollution resistance, making it one of the flowering plants now planted in parks and courtyards. It can also be grown in pots, and all are flowers of great ornamental value. That is all the content brought to everyone above. After reading the introduction, I believe everyone also understands the cultivation methods of Lantana camara.