American Plant 7600 Lantana Confetti User Guide
- June 17, 2024
- American Plant
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American Plant 7600 Lantana Confetti
Product Information
Specifications:
- Name: Lantana
- Light: Full sun, at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily
- Water: Regular watering for newly planted lantana, approximately 1 inch of water per week for established plants
- Temperature: Moderate
- Food: Balanced N-P-K fertilizer at half the recommended rate monthly
- Toxicity: Mildly toxic if ingested by humans and pets
Product Usage Instructions
Light Requirements:
Lantana plants thrive in full sun, needing at least six hours of direct sunlight each day. While they can tolerate some afternoon shade, optimal flowering occurs in sunny spots.
Watering:
Water newly planted lantana regularly to support root development. Established plants are drought-tolerant but perform best with about one inch of water per week, either from rainfall or irrigation. Maintain moderate humidity levels.
Temperature:
Lantanas prefer moderate temperatures for healthy growth.
Fertilizing:
Avoid fertilizing newly planted lantana. For established plants, use a balanced N-P-K fertilizer monthly at half the recommended rate to avoid inhibiting blooms. Too much fertilizer should be avoided.
Toxicity Information:
Lantana is mildly toxic if ingested by humans or pets. Keep out of reach to prevent accidental ingestion.
Growers Tips:
In spring (March), prune perennial lantanas by cutting back old growth to prevent woodiness. Trim back to 6 to 12 inches from ground level. Avoid hard pruning in fall to maintain cold hardiness.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: Is lantana suitable for indoor growing?
- A: Lantana plants thrive best in full sun outdoors and are not typically suited for indoor growth due to their sunlight requirements.
- Q: How often should I water my lantana plant?
- A: Newly planted lantanas require regular watering, while established plants should receive about one inch of water per week, either through rainfall or irrigation.
- Q: Can lantanas withstand cold temperatures?
- A: Lantanas are more sensitive to cold temperatures. It is recommended to protect them during frost periods to maintain their health.
Lantana Care Guide
- Light
- Lantana plants like full sun. The plant should receive at least six hours (or more) of direct sunlight every day. It can tolerate some afternoon shade but will flower less if planted in a shady spot
- Water
- Water newly planted lantana regularly to ensure healthy root development. While established plants are drought tolerant, they stage the best show when they receive roughly one inch of water per week, either through rainfall or irrigation. Lantanas enjoy moderate humidity.
- Temperature
- Lantanas prefers temperatures between 60-85°F
- Food
- After planting, lantana do not require any fertilizer. In fact, too much fertilizer will inhibit blooms. If desired, plants can be fertilized monthly at half the recommended rate using a balanced N-P-K fertilizer.
- Toxicity
- Mildly toxic to humans and pets if ingested.
- Growers Tips
- Prune perennial lantanas back hard in spring (March) to remove old growth and prevent woodiness. Cut back to about 6 to 12 inches from ground level. Avoid hard pruning in fall as this can cause reduced cold hardiness