Lantana camara seeds

Common name: Lantana Camara Scientific name: Lantana camara Other names: Umm Kulthum - Al Mena - Curved Lantana A medium-sized shrubby plant reaching up to 150 cm in height. Its thin, dark green branches, and dark oval leaves up to 7 cm long covered with coarse hairs. • Umm Kulthum - Lantana camara flower: The inflorescence consists of a group of small flowers in heads, varying in color between pink, yellow, red, and orange, with a strong aromatic scent. • Fruit and seeds of Umm Kulthum - Lantana camara: The fruits are green berries that turn black when ripe. All parts of the plant are toxic, especially the fruits. • Season for germinating Umm Kulthum - Lantana camara: The best time to plant Umm Kulthum is March, April, and also September, October. It can also be cultivated year-round in agricultural protected areas, enclosed or plastic places where temperature can be controlled, and where the plant receives enough sunlight or lighting. • Suitable climate and soil for Umm Kulthum - Lantana camara: Lantana plants tolerate high temperatures, drought, and sunlight, but grow better in conditions of high relative humidity. Their salt tolerance is moderate, and they can grow in any type of soil, with regular watering. • Method of planting Umm Kulthum - Lantana camara: It propagates through seeds and cuttings, at a depth of 1 cm – 2 cm, planted directly in the ground or in home pots. It is fast-growing. • Its benefits and uses: Lantana plants have multiple decorative uses in dry areas, such as serving as a natural barrier or a shapeable fence, or for decoration with striking colors. Lantana is a common shrub used in urban areas, in public open spaces, and for landscaping in parks. It is suitable for planting under other plants and for intensive landscaping. • Native habitat of Umm Kulthum - Lantana camara: Hot regions in America, and it is widespread in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf countries.