Lantana flower and its cultivation

Oddly enough, but the lantana flower is not familiar to many. Perhaps novice florists saw him, but felt that it would be difficult to take care of him. Of course, there is some truth here, but do not be intimidated by the cultivation of lantana.

You will definitely succeed, especially when you fall in love not only with its appearance, but also with a pleasant lemon-mint aroma that will fill your room. You are required to ensure optimal water, light and temperature conditions.

Lantana care

So, indoor lantana flower prefers moderate watering. Excess moisture leads to a deterioration in flowering, and a lack of moisture leads to shedding of leaves. Therefore, first of all, you need to find the so-called golden mean. The dormant period for lantana begins in winter. At this time, watering should be minimal, and the flower pot can be removed from the window and placed in a place where the temperature does not exceed 16 degrees.

A lantana flower, a photo of which allows you to imagine its decorative appearance, does not tolerate a combination of high air humidity and high temperature in summer. During active flowering, the plant can be fed with mineral fertilizers.

Indoor lantana needs regular pruning, thanks to which you can form a beautiful crown. By the way, ideally, the leaves should not be visible because of the flowers. If you achieve this effect, then your bush was cut correctly.

The flower is transplanted into a mixture of leafy earth, sand and humus. Remember that after flowering, berries can form that are poisonous to pets and children.