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Common lantana (Lantana camara) Care Guide

Care guide for Common lantana: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.

Common lantana

📷 Hugh Chan · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist

⚠️ Common lantana is toxic to pets — see the toxicity page.

Care at a glance

LightPlenty of light; some direct sun is tolerated.
WaterWater roughly every 14 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings. Tolerates the occasional missed watering.
HumidityTolerates average room humidity (30-55%).
TemperatureWarm and humid: 18-27 °C (65-80 °F); keep away from frost and cold drafts.
SoilWell-draining mix, slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0-8.0).
Growthslow growth. Mature height ~1.8 m (6.0 ft).
Origin

Native to: Aruba, Bahamas, Belize, Brazil North, Brazil West-Central, Cayman Is..

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Reference guidance based on the species' botanical profile; adjust to your home conditions.