Thursday 31 July 2014

Lantana Bonsai (Grafted)


Grafted lantana flower in full bloom yellow,orange and red colour. Others colour include white, pink and beige. This grafted plant also called as 'Lantana bonsai' and  flower all year long preferred in full sun with watering twice a day. This potted plant is imported from Thailand.


75 cm overall height
The Lantana flower release the smell that will repel insects and is recommended to display a few plants at your garden and you will find it really works. This plant is low maintenance and easy to care. There is less worries about disease, bugs or fungus as insects will not get near to the plant.

Flowers in cluster can last for weeks

In hot climate, it takes 4-6 weeks to flower



Lantana in full blooms

New growth may be slow to appear. Once the temperatures
warm up though, they will grow and flower abundantly

Lantana is an excellent low maintenance plant  where it blooms all year long. Flowers come in several colors, including yellow, red, orange, pink, purple, white etc. This plant can tolerate extreme weather. The growing  of is easy as the flowers have been famous for their extended bloom time. Lantana plants can be treated as annuals or perennials depending on the region and type grown. Lantana needs well-drained soil and will tolerate a variety of soil conditionsbut it doesn’t  adapt well in a wet soil condition. Plant in full sun, apply fertilizer occasionally and you will experience this plant blooms amazingly. No serious problems with pests or diseases as the smell of the flower repel insects. Choose to grow lantana in the garden is a great way to add color and interest.