common lantana (Lantana camara)
Lantana camara is a fast-growing, perennial shrub with vibrant, multi-colored flower clusters and aromatic foliage. It thrives in full sun, is drought-tolerant, and is in
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Sunlight
Full sun for best flowering.
Watering
Moderate watering, drought-tolerant once established.
Soil
Well-draining, fertile loam, adaptable to various soil types
Temperature
Warm temperatures, sensitive to frost.
Habitat
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Fertilizer
Light feeding, especially in spring.
Care Requirements
Full sun for best flowering.
Moderate watering, drought-tolerant once established.
Well-draining, fertile loam, adaptable to various soil types
Warm temperatures, sensitive to frost.
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Light feeding, especially in spring.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Category
Flowering, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden, Pot, Groundcover
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.6-2 m
Spread
0.6-2.5 m
Growth Rate
Fast
Dormancy
Evergreen in warm climates, deciduous in cooler zones
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Type
Ovate, serrated
Flower Size
0.5-1 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
75000
Weed Status
Yes
Image Gallery
- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderLamiales
- familyVerbenaceae
- genusLantana
- speciesLantana camara
Toxic for humans
Yes
Rating: 6/5
Toxic for pets
Yes
Rating: 6/5
Edible
No
All parts of the plant are considered toxic, especially the unripe berries. Ingestion can cause gastrointestinal upset, lethargy, and weakness. Skin contact with foliage can cause dermatitis.