Lantana Camara (Common Lantana)

Bring vibrant tropical energy to your balcony, garden, or sunny indoor space with our cheerful Lantana Camara. Famous for its multi-colored flower clusters and long blooming period, lantana thrives in warm climates and is perfectly suited to Hong Kong’s sunny environment. Hardy, colorful, and incredibly easy to care for, it’s an excellent choice for beginners and busy plant lovers alike.

Key Features

• Long Flowering Period: Blooms continuously during warm months with eye-catching clusters of changing colors
• Bold & Colorful: Flowers shift shades of yellow, orange, pink, red, and purple for a dynamic visual display
• Heat & Sun Lover: Thrives in strong sunlight and warm weather, ideal for Hong Kong balconies
• Low Maintenance: Drought-tolerant and resilient once established
• Great for Small Spaces: Compact growth habit suits pots, balconies, and windowsills

Specifications

• Common Name: Lantana
• Botanical Name: Lantana camara
• Pot Size: Width 12–15 cm × Height 10–12 cm (plastic or ceramic pot)
• Plant Height (excluding pot): Approx. 25–40 cm
• Total Height with Pot: Approx. 30-35 cm
• Flowering Season: Spring to Autumn (may flower year-round in warm climates)
• Recommended Placement: Sunny balcony, rooftop garden, windowsill, or bright outdoor area

Care Tips (Newbie-Friendly)

• Sunlight: Minimum 5–6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering
• Watering: Water when the top 3–4 cm of soil feels dry; avoid overwatering
• Fertilizer: Feed once every 2–3 weeks with general flowering plant fertilizer during blooming season
• Pruning: Regularly trim spent flowers and leggy growth to encourage bushier shape and more blooms