Lantern Hibiscus (also called Chinese Lantern / Abutilon) or Lantana

🌺 A. Lantern Hibiscus

A shrub with hanging, lantern-shaped flowers.

🌞 Sunlight

• Bright sunlight to partial sun
• Morning sun + light afternoon shade is ideal
• Too much harsh sun = leaf burn

🌱 Soil

• Loose, well-draining soil
• Mix: garden soil + compost + sand/perlite

💧 Watering

• Water when top soil feels dry
• Keep soil slightly moist, not soggy
• Reduce watering in winter

🌡️ Climate

• Warm climate (18–30°C)
• Protect from frost and strong winds

🌼 Fertilizer

• Every 2 weeks during growing season
• Use balanced or flowering fertilizer

✂️ Pruning

• Prune lightly after flowering
• Encourages bushy growth and more blooms

🌸 Flowering Tips

• Bright light + regular feeding
• Pinch young tips to make it bushy