How to Care for Lantana camara (Wild Sage)

Korean name: 란타나

Lantana is a perennial or evergreen shrub characterized by small, colorful clustered flowers. It has rough, fragrant leaves and grows quickly in bright, sunny locations. It is relatively easy to care for, making it suitable for beginners.

Key facts

• Category: Flowering plant
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: indoors or outdoors
• Native to: Central and South America
• Growth rate: Fast
• Pets: Toxic, so keep it well away from pets and children.
• Flower meaning: fickleness
• Traits: flowering plant, perennial, sun loving, beginner friendly
• Also known as: Lantana, Wild Sage, Spanish Flag

Care Guide

• Light: Prefers bright locations with plenty of direct sunlight.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil dries out.
• Soil: Use well-draining general potting soil.
• Humidity: Normal indoor humidity is sufficient.
• Temperature: 18~27°C
• Fertilizer: Apply liquid fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Lantana camara?

Water thoroughly when the soil dries out. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Lantana camara?

It likes Prefers bright locations with plenty of direct sunlight.. You can grow it indoors or outdoors. Use Use well-draining general potting soil..

Is Lantana camara safe around pets?

Toxic, so keep it well away from pets and children.

Is Lantana camara good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 18~27°C. Humidity: Normal indoor humidity is sufficient.. Fertilise Apply liquid fertilizer once a month during the growing season..