Usos en Paisajismo
Etiquetas de Estilo
Guía de Cultivo para el Sur de Florida
Requisitos de Luz
Requisitos de Agua
Once established (12–18 months), Lantana is drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental irrigation in South Florida.
Extremely drought tolerant. Water 1-2x per week during establishment only. After establishment (6-12 months), virtually no supplemental irrigation needed in South Florida. Overwatering increases invasive seed production and disease susceptibility.
Suelo y Fertilización
Fertilizer: Light balanced slow-release fertilizer — minimal applications only
Schedule: Light application in February only — avoid high fertilizer that promotes excessive seed production.
Tolerancia a la Sal
Suitable for coastal planting across all 5 South Florida counties.
- Altura Madura
- 3–8 ft
- Ancho Maduro
- 3–8 ft
- Tasa de Crecimiento
- fast
- Demanda de Agua
- 1/10
- Grado Florida
- Florida
- Costo Instalado
- $
- Zonas USDA
- 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11
- Estado FLEPPC
- FLEPPC Category I
- Calificación Iguana
- 6/10
Dónde Comprar en el Sur de Florida
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Preguntas Frecuentes
How fast does Lantana grow in South Florida?
Lantana has a fast growth rate. In South Florida's warm, humid climate it typically establishes quickly with proper watering and fertilization.
Is Lantana safe for pets?
Lantana is not safe for pets. TOXIC to dogs, cats, and livestock. Berries and foliage contain lantadene compounds causing hepatotoxicity (liver damage), photosensitization, and GI distress. Berries are attractive to animals and children. This is a significant toxicity risk — advise all pet-owning clients clearly before installation.
How much water does Lantana need in South Florida?
Low water needs (1/10). Once established (12–18 months), Lantana is drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental irrigation in South Florida.
Can Lantana tolerate salt air in South Florida?
Lantana has high salt tolerance (7/10) and is well-suited for coastal South Florida, including areas with salt air in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Collier, and Monroe counties.
Is Lantana available in Miami-Dade County?
In Miami-Dade County, Lantana is classified as: allowed. Allowed but FLEPPC Category I invasive.
Disponibilidad por Condado en el Sur de Florida
Miami-Dade County
Allowed but FLEPPC Category I invasive. Miami-Dade DERM does not currently prohibit Lantana camara but its Category I status reflects documented escape and naturalization throughout South Florida.
USDA Zone 10a–11. Tropical climate, year-round warmth and humidity.
Ver Guía del Condado →Broward County
Allowed. FLEPPC Category I invasive — avoid near Broward County natural areas and conservation lands.
USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical with warm winters and wet/dry seasons.
Ver Guía del Condado →Palm Beach County
Allowed. FLEPPC Category I invasive — avoid near natural areas.
USDA Zone 9b–10b. Transitional zone with occasional winter cold in north.
Ver Guía del Condado →Collier County
Allowed. FLEPPC Category I invasive — extreme caution given Collier County's proximity to Everglades, Big Cypress, and Fakahatchee Strand.
USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical Gulf Coast with seasonal flooding.
Ver Guía del Condado →Monroe County
Allowed. FLEPPC Category I invasive — critical concern in Monroe County given the Florida Keys' extraordinary ecological sensitivity.
USDA Zone 11. Tropical maritime, highest salt exposure of all 5 counties.
Ver Guía del Condado →Referencias completas de ordenanzas disponibles para suscriptores Profesionales. Siempre verifique los requisitos actuales del condado antes de la instalación.
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