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Lantana canescens (Lantana canescens)

Lantana canescens is a shrub native to South America, recognized for its clusters of small, often fragrant flowers and textured leaves.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun for best flowering.

Watering

Water when top inch of soil is dry.

Soil

Well-draining soil is essential. Prefers sandy or loamy soils. Tolerant of poor soils but will perform best in fertile, well-drained conditions.

Temperature

Ideal growing range is 18-25°C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with balanced fertilizer during growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun for best flowering.

Tolerates partial shade.

Water

Water when top inch of soil is dry.

Reduce in winter.

Soil

Well-draining soil is essential. Prefers sandy or loamy soils. Tolerant of poor soils but will perform best in fertile, well-drained conditions.

Temperature

Ideal growing range is 18-25°C.

Can tolerate higher temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with balanced fertilizer during growing season.

Avoid over-fertilizing.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

1-2 m

Spread

1-2 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Opposite

Flower Size

0.5-1 cm

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Synonyms
Camara canescens (Kunth) Kuntze
Camara lippioides (Spreng.) Kuntze
Camara microcephala (A.Rich.) Kuntze
Goniostachyum citrosum Small
Lantana citrosa (Small) Moldenke
Lantana lamiifolia Otto & A.Dietr.
Lantana lippioides Spreng.
Lantana microcephala A.Rich.
Lippia pallescens Benth.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderLamiales
  • familyVerbenaceae
  • genusLantana
  • speciesLantana canescens
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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