Calla Lily

Calla Lily Care

Zantedeschia aethiopica

What is the plant

Calla Lily is a perennial herbaceous plant. During the blooming season, the plant forms an upright peduncle on which an elegant flower opens.

This plant grows quickly, and the bush grows to be fairly big. Large basal leaf plates are painted in a dark green hue. Large bushes' leaves can grow to be about 40 in (100 cm) long and 8 in (20 cm) wide.
The flowering plant forms a long arrow at the top of which a spike-shaped inflorescence cob is created, covered in a tubular sheet spread. The plant blooms in the autumn and lasts until the end of winter or the beginning of spring. This type of flower can be found in the southern part of Africa and on the Atlantic Ocean island of Madeira. Invasive in Australia and New Zealand.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

10°C - 18°C

Hardiness zone

8 - 10

Difficulty

Medium

Toxicity

Poisonous

How to Care for the Plant

Water
In the hot summer months, moisten the soil mixture in a pot at least 2 times a week. Reduce watering to once a week in colder seasons. Do not allow the earthen clod to dry out completely.
Pruning
Young shoots may sprout alongside the shrub during the growing season. You may want to cut them off because they drain nutrients and moisture from the main bush. The calla will bloom faster, and the bush will look much more magnificent if you prune it on time.
Fertilizer
Use nitrogen fertilizers to help the bush expand its green mass. Nutrient compositions heavy in potassium and phosphorus will force the bush flower on time abundantly. 2 times a month is the recommended frequency for top dressing.

Disease diagnosis

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Sunlight
Calla Lily can sit in partial shade, and the bush will grow regularly and produce inflorescences. The plant may stop blooming if there isn't enough light. If this occurs, relocate your bush to a more well-lit room with diffused lighting.
Soil
The best soil for calla lilies is a mixture of humus, peat, clay-soddy soil, and sand (1:1:2:1). This substrate will allow the plant to reach its greatest potential. You can also use pure peat for a substrate. In that case, provide extra drainage holes at the bottom of the pot and make a thicker drainage layer to exclude moisture stagnation.
Propagation
Wait until the zantedeschia has done flowering and use its shoots to propagate the plant. Gently cut the offsprings that have sprouted near the parent bush and put them in separate, large pots. You may utilize the same soil you normally use for adult plants.

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Temperature
Warmth is required for indoor zantedeschia's normal development and growth: 68-77°F (20 to 25°С). The plant can survive a brief freeze, but only if it is not too severe. Calla lilies also have a strong aversion to drafts.
Container
A well-draining ceramic pot about 10-12 in (25-30 cm) wide will work for your Calla Lily. The bush's root system grows swiftly. It is best to repot the plant once every two years. Protruding roots on the surface of the substrate signalize that the flower feels crowded in a pot, and it's time to switch the container.
Fun fact
Calla is a flower that expresses the utmost level of admiration for someone. Giving someone such a bouquet is a way to say, "You are magnificent."