Culture Information

Bandolista^™
Lantana

Lantana camara

Product form: Vegetative

Containers: Quarts, Gallons, Hanging Baskets

Habit: Mounded, Semi-trailing/semi-spreading

Garden Specifications

Garden height: 15–18" (38–46 cm) tall

Garden width: 24–30" (60–76 cm) wide

Exposure: Full Sun

USDA zone: 10–11

AHS zone: 12–4

Product use: Containers, Hanging Baskets, Patio Pots, Combos

Propagation of Unrooted Cuttings

Root emergence: 10–12 days

Rooting hormone: Recommended. A 0.1% (1,000 ppm) IBA concentration using either powder or liquid formulations can be applied to the lower portion of the cutting stem. Be careful not to coat the leaves or entire cutting–excess application can cause burning and damage to the cutting. Another option is to apply an overhead heavy spray to the cuttings (penetrating the rooting media) using water-soluble K-IBA at 250–300 ppm 24–48 hours after sticking. Do not use overhead applications of alcohol-based IBA solutions (ex. Dip 'n Grow^®).

Bottom heat temperature: 72–74 °F (22–23 °C) for the first three weeks. After roots are well developed, temperatures can be lowered to hold and tone the cuttings.

Misting: Mist schedules vary depending on light and temperature conditions. Apply just enough moisture to rehydrate the cuttings and keep them from wilting. Cuttings should be hydrated and in a non-wilted stage within 24 hours after sticking. Cuttings that continue to wilt heavily after 24 hours will callus unevenly and will be delayed in rooting. CapSil^® (spray adjuvant) can be sprayed on the cuttings at a rate of 2–4 oz/100 gal within 1–2 days after sticking to help in rehydration of the cuttings. Misting should be significantly reduced after 3–4 days and after cuttings become fully hydrated. Applying too much mist early on can lead to foliar disease and tissue breakdown.

Recommended tray size: 105-cell (30 mm) or larger

Propagation timing: 4.5–5 weeks for a 105-cell tray; add more rooting time for significantly larger cell sizes.

Temperature

Day: 72–74 °F (22–23 °C)

Night: 72–74 °F (22–23 °C)

Lighting

Day extension lighting: Beneficial to 14 hours

Light intensity: 1,000–1,200 foot candles (200–250 micro mols) for the first two weeks after sticking or until root development occurs. Light levels can be increased up to 3,000 foot candles (600 micro mols) as rooting increases and the cutting matures.

Day length response: Day neutral

Daily light integral (DLI): 4–6 mols/day for the first two weeks after sticking or until root development occurs. DLI can be increased to greater than 12 mols/day after root formation.

Media pH: 5.8–6.2

Media EC: SME EC: 0.9–1.3 mS/cm, Press/Squeeze Method EC: 1.4–2.0 mS/cm

Fertilizer: Begin fertilization at 100 ppm nitrogen when roots become visible. Rates can be increased up to 200 ppm nitrogen after roots become well developed. Use primarily Cal-Mag^® Plus (calcium nitrate + magnesium nitrate) fertilizers in propagation to prevent unwanted stretch.

Pinching: Not recommended

Plant growth regulators (PGRs): To control growth after rooting, a tank-mix spray of B-Nine^® WSG (2,500–3,500 ppm) + Cycocel^® (1,000 ppm) can be used. A tankmix spray of Florel^® (350 ppm) + B-Nine^® WSG (2,500–3,500 ppm) can also be used to control growth and improve branching.

Finishing

Temperature

Day: 76–78 °F (24–26 °C)

Night: 70–72 °F (21–22 °C)

Average daily temperature: 73–75 °F (23–24 °C)

Lighting

Day extension lighting: Beneficial to 14 hours

Light intensity: 800–1,200 µmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹

Day length response: Day neutral

Daily light integral (DLI): 16–18 mols/day

Transplanting: Transplant directly into the finished container. Place the rooting media slightly below the level of media in the container. Make sure the root ball is covered and that the cutting is situated in the center of the pot.

Media pH: 5.8–6.2

Media EC: SME EC: 1.5–2.1 mS/cm, PourThru EC: 2.3–3.2 mS/cm

Fertilizer: 200–250 ppm N

Pinching: Yes, 1 pinch can be done either late in the propagation cycle or 7–10 days after transplant to reduce stretch and improve lateral branching. Under ideal growing conditions and high light levels, pinching may not be necessary. Bandolista^™ lantana was bred for well-branched growth habits.

Plant growth regulators (PGRs): To control growth, sprays of B-Nine^® WSG (2,500–3,500 ppm) + Cycocel^® (1,000 ppm), Sumagic^® (15–20 ppm), or Bonzi^® (20–30 ppm) can be used. Sprays of Florel^® (350–500 ppm) or a tank-mix spray of Florel^® (350–500 ppm) + B-Nine^® WSG (2,500–3,500 ppm) can also be used early on to control growth and improve branching. Florel^® applications will delay flowering slightly. Bonzi^® drenches (2–4 ppm) also work well. Bandolista^™ lantana is relatively vigorous and may need regular chemical growth control.

Tech tip: Bandolista^™ lantana is bred for excellent branching and a relatively vigorous, mounding to semi-trailing habit. They are ideal varieties for hanging baskets. One early pinch is all that is needed. Bandolista has about 20–30% more vigor than typical Bandana^® types and generally needs PGR applications to control growth. Florel^® sprays will delay flowering slightly. Mid-crop Bonzi^® drenches work well to control height. Relatively high light levels and warm temperatures are needed to produce high quality plants. To reduce flower cycling, keep plants well-fertilized and avoid severe drought stress.

Moisture level: Media should be allowed to dry between irrigations. Alternate between moisture level 2 and 4. 2 - MEDIUM: Soil is light brown in color, no water can be extracted from soil, and soil will crumble apart. 4 - WET: Soil is dark brown but not shiny, no free water is seen at the surface of the soil, when pressed or squeezed water drips easily, and trays are heavy with a visible bend in the middle.

Common pests: Aphids, White flies, Leaf miners

Common diseases: No significant disease issues

Scheduling

Estimated finish crop time is from transplant of a 105-cell tray and finished at an average daily temperature (ADT) of 73–75 °F (23–24 °C).

Example crop schedule for a 2.5 quart