I planted 5 lantana in my front flower bed on saturday. yesterday and today, I replanted then because they werent deep enough. Well, 2 of them look great but the other 3 are very droopy looking now. I watered tehm this morning with some miracle grow in the watering can. I dont want to overwater them because I know they are drought toerlant. What should i do? Should I just leave them alone? I am new to gardening so thanks in advance.
2007-07-17 06:19:10 · 3 answers · asked by yensenm 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Hi, Just keep watering them at least every other day. After a couple of weeks you should see improvement as the roots begin to grow and then you can cut back on the watering. I've abused my lantana by moving it many times and it is never happy when I do, but it always makes a come back. It may even be next season before it comes back strong. Just be patient because once they are established you will have a beautiful and durable plant to enjoy.
2007-07-17 08:13:41 · answer #1 · answered by Sptfyr 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
using miracle grow before the plants have established themselves is a mistake but they should be okay, the droopy plants with luck should recover from the shock of the double planting I would lightly water them every two days until they show signs of new growth
2007-07-17 13:33:10 · answer #2 · answered by michael c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are right, they are drought tolerant plants, but they need to become established before they can truly go a while without water. you will need to water them frequently until they have time to put down some bigger roots. you don't say where you live, but if it it's hot and dry, you may need to water every day for a week or so.
2007-07-17 13:24:30 · answer #3 · answered by Leslie K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋