It produces clusters of small blossoms in purple or white and will bloom year-round in frost-free regions.
Trailing lantana grows best in full sun with warm temperatures, consistent watering, and well-draining soil.
Its also a great choice for adeer-resistant flowering plant.
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Trailing lantana is toxic to humans and animals.
Trailing Lantana Care
To grow trailing lantana, follow these care requirements.
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Light
Trailing lantana do best with full sun conditions.
The ideal planting spot will receive at least six hours of direct sun each day.
In partial shade conditions, the plant will not flower as abundantly.
Soil
This plant tolerates a range of soil types, including sandy andloamy soil.
The most important thing is that the soil is well-draining.
A neutral pH is best for trailing lantana.
Water
Consistent watering is beneficial for trailing lantana but the plant can withstand short bouts of drought.
Temperature and Humidity
Trailing lantana prefers warm climates with moderate humidity levels.
Too much cool, wet weather can cause fungal problems for the plant.
When grown in USDA zones 8 to 11, trailing lantana is a perennial.
Otherwise, its an annual thats best planted in the spring.
Common Pests & Plant Diseases
The most common pests for trailing lantana are spider mites or whiteflies.
Whitefliesare most common during periods of hot and dry weather; the same is true forspider mites.
For treating both types of pests, use neem oil or an insecticidal soap.
Left untreated, the damage resulting from whiteflies and aphids can introduce a fungal infection known as sooty mold.
Other plant diseases that are known to affect trailing lantana includepowdery mildewand root rot.
These conditions are typically related to damp conditions with insufficient airflow.
Common Problems With Trailing Lantana
Trailing lantana are generally regarded as easy to grow and care for.
However, problems related to overwatering or too little sun can hinder foliage growth and flower production.
Verify that the location is receiving at least six hours of direct sun daily.
If not, transplant to a more suitable location.
Another reason that trailing lantana has yellow leaves is overwatering.
If the soil is draining poorly, improve it with soil amendments to support drainage.
In addition, be sure to use a container with a drain hole for potting trailing lantana plants.
If your plant is failing to produce flowers, be sure that you arent over-fertilizing it.
Too much nitrogen causes the plant to put its energy into producing leaves rather than flowers.
The plant commonly known as trailing lantana isLantana montevidensiswhile shrub lantana plants are most oftenLantana camara.
Trailing lantana can be grown as aclimbing plant.
The plants prolific bloom production and easy care requirements make it a great pick for afast-growing, flowering vine.
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