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Lantana
G'day all! I have been given the opportunity to collect a nice sized specimen of the orange and purple coloured variety of carmara.
Firstly...is it at all likely it will survive collection at this time of year?...or am I just wasting my time and materials.
Secondly, has anyone collected substantial sized trunks (6 inches+) with success? and if so, any particular things I should consider regarding removal and most importantly, aftercare?
Cheers!
Anthony
Firstly...is it at all likely it will survive collection at this time of year?...or am I just wasting my time and materials.
Secondly, has anyone collected substantial sized trunks (6 inches+) with success? and if so, any particular things I should consider regarding removal and most importantly, aftercare?
Cheers!
Anthony
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Re: Lantana
Anthony, I would just suggest you read how invasive Lantana is to the Australian Environment and make your wise choice from that.
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Re: Lantana
I've seen some nice Lantana bonsai and was under the impression that the nicer domestic varieties were a different beast to the wild Lantana that infests our bush?
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"Nicer domestic varieties" you're kidding right? No such thing in Oz. It's a noxious weed. Kill it.MacGuyver wrote:I've seen some nice Lantana bonsai and was under the impression that the nicer domestic varieties were a different beast to the wild Lantana that infests our bush?
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Re: Lantana
I have several and none of them have viable seeds / fruit
the Cuttings grow like the weed they are, but I just burn them or leave them on top of the garden soil to dry out them mulch them.
they are an excellent species for Bonsai.
Ken
the Cuttings grow like the weed they are, but I just burn them or leave them on top of the garden soil to dry out them mulch them.
they are an excellent species for Bonsai.
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Yep correctMacGuyver wrote:I've seen some nice Lantana bonsai and was under the impression that the nicer domestic varieties were a different beast to the wild Lantana that infests our bush?
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I thought a great many of the plants we grow as bonsai are classed as noxious or invasive weeds??
Bonsai them and keep em under control, I say!
Bonsai them and keep em under control, I say!
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Grew up running around coastal bushland here on the central coast, so I've developed a passionate hate for lantana (not to be confused with Santana).
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I know a lot of people are sensitive about Lantana in Australia because they have seen how invasive they can be, especially where it's humid. Here in Adelaide Lantana cultivers are popular in gardens because the cultivars are sterile, they are low maintenance and thrive in the heat. Also, the dry climate means that even Lantana camara doesn't self seed successfully and hasn't escaped into the bush.
I'm guessing because the climate in Perth is similar and if the species is a cultivar, then you are not dealing with an invasive species. HOWEVER, you need to check thoroughly and if in doubt, get rid of it.
Matt.
I'm guessing because the climate in Perth is similar and if the species is a cultivar, then you are not dealing with an invasive species. HOWEVER, you need to check thoroughly and if in doubt, get rid of it.
Matt.
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Re: Lantana
As far is the original question is concerned.
I would say you could pull one of these out with a truck and a chain at anytime of the year and they would still bounce back?
Correct me if I'm wrong....
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I would say you could pull one of these out with a truck and a chain at anytime of the year and they would still bounce back?
Correct me if I'm wrong....
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Re: Lantana
They are excellent material for bonsai. They are hardy, flower all year long and grow branches all over. Excellent material
Ray Nesci basically has tried to develop a smaller leaf variety than the natural weed you find in the backyard.
It is these stock that I grow from Ray.
Just try not to let them dry out completely, they are quite thirsty. Though they will often bounce back in an hour or so once you water them.
They would be fine to collect anytime of the year. I've ripped them up from my garden (pink flowering variety), thrown them on top of dirt, bare root and all, and a month later they were powering on, sending their roots down.
Ray Nesci basically has tried to develop a smaller leaf variety than the natural weed you find in the backyard.
It is these stock that I grow from Ray.
Just try not to let them dry out completely, they are quite thirsty. Though they will often bounce back in an hour or so once you water them.
They would be fine to collect anytime of the year. I've ripped them up from my garden (pink flowering variety), thrown them on top of dirt, bare root and all, and a month later they were powering on, sending their roots down.
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Here you go Anthony,I have seen a few at shows over the years,leaves reduce very good,they make a fine bonsai,go for it,here is one at our show few years back....cheers
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Here is a picture of my white / yellow one from a few months ago.
Cut back after this photo and now has heaps more flowers again and quite small leaves.
It does not fruit / seed at all after flowering, but even thos that do, do not leave the dead flowers on and they cannot develop seed.
Ken
Cut back after this photo and now has heaps more flowers again and quite small leaves.
It does not fruit / seed at all after flowering, but even thos that do, do not leave the dead flowers on and they cannot develop seed.
Ken
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Hmm. Interesting Lantana is native to Trinidad [ W.I. ]
and not a weed. Guess, the insects learnt to eat them.
The big problem is how quickly they can rot away, on my side.
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and not a weed. Guess, the insects learnt to eat them.
The big problem is how quickly they can rot away, on my side.
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Re: Lantana
Thanks everyone for the response. Yes, I'm well aware of what they're capable of, this however, is a sterile cultivar as far as I know. Even so, I think I'll still take the precaution of burning any cuttings, prunings etc.
I've been given some grace and will be removing it around early September now. Will get some pics up when the time comes to dig.
Thanks all again for your interest and advice. It's much appreciated.
Cheers!
Anthony
I've been given some grace and will be removing it around early September now. Will get some pics up when the time comes to dig.
Thanks all again for your interest and advice. It's much appreciated.
Cheers!
Anthony
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