The mixed soil of garden soil and river sand can be selected as the substrate for cultivating the flower. The soil is required to be deep, fertile and well drained, and some basic fertilizers can be added.
In terms of light and temperature, the flower likes a warm and sunny environment. The suitable temperature for its growth is between 20 ℃ and 30 ℃, which is not cold resistant. The winter temperature should be kept above 15 ℃, and it needs to avoid cold wind. I prefer sunshine. I should keep enough sunlight during the growth period, which will cause poor flowering.
There is a large demand for water and fertilizer for Lantana camara. During the growth period, it needs more water. If it is potted, it is easy to lack of water. It needs frequent water supplement to keep the soil moist. Generally, after the surface of the soil is dry, it can be watered. When applying fertilizer, you can apply some compound fertilizer, and apply some every month during the growth period. In the flowering period of the flower, more phosphate and potash can be applied to make the flower bloom.
The propagation of Lantana camara is usually done by cutting in spring. Of course, it can also be seeded and propagated, but the cycle is long.
The plant of the Lantana camara grows very tall. When the height of the small tree is more than 2 meters, it can be pruned. It can cut off the main branches of the flower, promote the development of new branches, and make the crown fuller. At ordinary times, we should pay attention to pruning the plant type, which is beautiful. We should also prune the dead branches and diseased branches that affect the growth and health of the flower.
The main disease that the flower will encounter during its growth is canker disease. When the flower has canker disease, it can be treated by spraying 50% of the 800 times liquid of the bacteriophage. The main pests are longicorn and wood lice, which can be killed by insecticides or by environmental protection.
