How to propagate Lantana
Lantana camara
Quick answer
Take a healthy, non-flowering semi-hardwood cutting from Lantana camara and root it in a bright, warm, frost-free container setting.
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What plant material to use
Lantana camara roots from semi-hardwood cuttings. Choose healthy, non-flowering current growth rather than visibly stressed or pest-damaged material.
How to propagate this plant
Wear gloves before cutting or dividing. Sap and leaves can irritate sensitive skin, and the plant is poisonous if swallowed. Keep cut pieces away from children and pets, and wash your hands after handling.
Root semi-hardwood stem cuttings at home. Lantana also grows from seed, but seedlings may not match a named cultivar the way cuttings do.
Lantana camara grows best in full light under glass, in a peat-free loam-based potting mix. It suits containers and can overwinter indoors. Protect it from frost.
Prepare a clean stem cutting, place the base in an open, draining rooting medium, and keep it bright but out of harsh direct sun while roots develop.
Aftercare and hygiene
Keep the cutting medium damp rather than saturated and keep the bright, warm container conditions you use for the parent plant. Move a rooted cutting gradually into ordinary Lantana camara care.
Use clean tools, clean containers, and healthy material when taking the cutting.
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Sources: NC State Extension.
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