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Lantana camara

LantanaShrub

Lantana camara is a species of flowering plant in the verbena family (Verbenaceae), native to the tropics of the Americas. It is a very adaptable species, which can inhabit a wide variety of ecosystems; once it has been introduced into a habitat it spreads rapidly; between 45ºN and 45ºS and less than 1,400 metres in altitude.

FamilyVerbenaceae

GenusLantana

NativeSouth America

LifespanPerennial

Signs Your Hibiscus Needs Repotting

Roots growing out

Rootbound

Roots appear from drainage holes.

Water drains too quickly

Dry

Soil no longer retains moisture.

Slowed growth

Stalled

Leaves become smaller or sparse.

Plant becomes top heavy

Unstable

Plant tips or becomes hard to balance.

Repotting Step-by-Step

Remove the plant

Step 1

Gently slide the plant out of the old pot.

Prune roots

Step 2

Trim circling roots and loosen the root ball.

Choose a pot

Step 3

Select a pot 1-2 inches wider.

Add fresh soil

Step 4

Use a rich, well-draining mix.

Plant and water

Step 5

Place, fill, water, and keep in shade.

TipObserve your plant regularly and adjust care according to your local climate and conditions.