The flowering period of Lantana camara is from August to September, and the fruiting period is from October to November.
Its fruit is a kind of pod. When it is mature, it will automatically crack along the suture from the top to the base. At this time, it will show the seeds, which can be collected
Its seeds are brown, oblong, 7-10 mm in length and 4 mm in width. After collection, the seeds with poor development can be removed first.
If the indoor temperature is suitable, it can be sown as soon as it is picked. If there is no condition, it can't be sown in time, it is necessary to keep the seeds carefully and sow them in the spring of next year.
It can be stored by dry storage, that is, the collected seeds are buried in the soil and stored in the room at 0 ~ 4 ℃. Pay attention to keep the room dry, otherwise it will break the dormancy of the seeds.
Choosing a suitable substrate can make the planting of Lantana rosea more effective.
It is suitable for growing on acid substrate with high fertility and certain drainage capacity.
Enough fertility can support the healthy growth of its young plants, and enough drainage capacity can ensure that there will be no water in the substrate to affect the seeds or roots of plants.
First of all, you should choose a suitable flowerpot. The depth should be moderate, not too deep.
Secondly, you need to use a flowerpot to hold the prepared substrate, not too full, add the substrate to 5 ~ 6cm away from the mouth of the pot, then you don't need to continue to add.
Sprinkle the seeds gently on the soil surface, pay attention not to use too much force to avoid damaging the seeds. At this time, we need to be careful not to let the distance between seeds be too close, or their growth space may not be enough
Then cover the seeds with a thin layer of soil, so that the seeds are completely lost in the substrate. Sprinkle some water to ensure that the substrate will not dry, so that it sprouts.
After 5-7 days of sowing, we can see that there are sprouts breaking through the soil, and then we should take care of them regularly to make them grow better.
Lantana likes to be wet, so water it in time. Do not wait until the substrate in the basin is completely dry before watering. Summer high temperature season also needs to spray some water on the air around the plant and the ground.
It does not require high fertilizer, once a month.
At ordinary times, we should also pay attention to pruning branches and leaves in time to prevent insects and diseases, so that you can raise a basin of very good-looking Lantana.
