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Lantana

Lantana camara

Also known as: Shrub Verbena

⚠ïļ Toxic to petsVerbenaceaeEasy to propagate

A complete guide to growing and propagating Lantana: its care needs, how to take cuttings and root them, how long propagation takes, and how to fix the most common problems.

Lantana care at a glance

☀ïļ Light
Full sun; needs at least 6 hours for continuous flowering.
💧 Water
Water when the top inch dries; very drought- and heat-tolerant once established.
ðŸŠī Soil
Average, well-draining soil.
ðŸ’Ļ Humidity
Tender shrub hardy in zones 9-11; grown as an annual elsewhere. Can be invasive in warm climates.
ðŸū Toxicity
Toxic to cats, dogs, and horses (ASPCA); triterpenoids can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and liver failure. The unripe green berries are especially dangerous.

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How to propagate Lantana

Softwood cuttings

Difficulty: EasyTimeline: Roots in 2-4 weeks; pot on once rooted.
  1. Take a 4-inch non-flowering tip cutting below a node.
  2. Strip the lower leaves and dip the base in rooting hormone.
  3. Insert into moist cutting mix and cover to hold humidity.
  4. Keep warm and bright; pot on once rooted.

Common Lantana problems & fixes

Cuttings rot before they root

Too wet or no airflow. Use a free-draining mix, water sparingly, and vent the humidity cover daily.

Cuttings wilt after taking them

Normal at first — keep humidity high under a dome, out of direct sun, until roots form and perk them up.

Powdery mildew on leaves

Poor airflow and damp foliage. Space plants out, water at the base, and improve circulation.

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Toxicity notes are a general guide based on ASPCA-style classifications — if a pet ingests any houseplant, contact your vet. Care needs vary with your home's conditions.