Lantanas are easily some of the most popular plants for gardens and balconies alike. It’s not hard to see why—they’re incredibly low-maintenance and put on a spectacular show with their vibrant, color-changing blooms. If you want more of these beauties in your life, you’re in luck! Propagating lantanas is actually super simple and fast.
Different Ways to Propagate Your Lantana
When it comes to growing new lantana plants, you’ve basically got two main paths you can take:
- Propagating via cuttings (cloning)
- Growing them from seeds
Propagating Lantana from Cuttings
The easiest and most reliable way to get new plants is by using cuttings. The best part? You can just use the leftovers from your regular pruning routine. Here’s how to do it:
- Place your cuttings into a starter pot filled with high-quality seed-starting mix.
- Keep the pot in a bright, warm spot. A sunny windowsill is usually the perfect place for this.
- Keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy. To give them a little humidity boost, you can pop a clear plastic bag over the pot. Just make sure to vent it regularly so things don’t get moldy!
- After a few weeks, you should start seeing the first roots and new leaf growth.
- Once your little “babies” have reached a decent size, you can transplant them into their own individual pots.
The Water Method Alternative
If you don’t want to mess with soil right away, you can also let your cuttings root in a glass of water. The light and temperature requirements stay the same. As soon as you see a healthy set of roots developing, go ahead and move the cutting into a pot with soil so it can really start to thrive.
Growing Lantana from Seeds
Another way to expand your garden is by sowing seeds. You can buy these at any garden center or harvest them yourself from your existing plants. While you can technically start them year-round indoors, springtime is definitely the sweet spot for the best results.
- Soak your seeds in lukewarm water for about 48 hours before planting. This helps soften the shell and boosts germination. (If you bought your seeds in a packet, you can usually skip this step).
- Plant the seeds in a pot with seed-starting mix and keep them in a warm, bright location.
- It’ll take a few weeks, but once those seeds sprout and the seedlings are strong enough, you can move them into their own permanent pots.
