Calla Lily Plant (Zantedeschia)
The genus Zantedeschia consists of eight species of perennial flowers in the family Araceae that are native to southern Africa between South Africa and Malawi. This species is widely distributed throughout all continents except Antarctica. Arum lily for Zaethiopica, and calla or calla lily for Zelliottiana and Z rehmannii are common names, but members of the genus are not true Liliaceae lilies, or true Arums. Nor are they true Callas (related genera in Araceae).
Overview Calla Lily Plant
Scientific name Zantedeschia
Common name Calla lily, arum lily
Plant type Houseplant
Sun full sun or partial shade
Soil Rich, well-draining soil
Soil pH 5.6- 6.5
Zone 8-10
How to Grow and Care Calla Lily Plant
Adding calla lilies to your perennial garden, cutting garden or container planting will give your garden a classy look. The foliage of this plant looks both attractive and neat all season long, even after the flowers bloom. Calla lilies are elegant and impressive, whether they are in the garden or in a vase.
Growing from seeds
It takes about three years for calla lilies from planting to blooming. It is necessary to pre-grow California lily seeds. You can do so by spreading them out on a damp paper towel and covering them.
keep paper towels in a cool area, such as a basement or cellar. Monitor for growth after a few days. Remove any that aren’t exhibiting any growth.
Plant the seeds in a pot with a well-draining medium containing a high-quality soilless medium. You should plant two seeds per pot using the thinnest layer of potting medium. Check for growth after each planting. After watching the plants for a couple of weeks, remove the weakest shoot from each pot. There should only be one seedling per pot.
Growing from cuttings
The rhizome, or root structure, of Calla lilies can be divided to propagate. To dig up the rhizome of a calla lily that is in the ground, you will need a shovel or pitchfork. Keeping the plant warm indoors requires potting soil and a clean pot. Cut a circle around the root with a shovel or pitchfork to make it easier to pull up. Brush the soil off the rhizome and allow it to sit in a shady, ventilated area for several days after pulling off the clump of roots and do not water. When the rhizome has dried out, separate it using a sharp knife. Separate them anywhere they connect, so long as at least one eye or root grows from each piece. You can replant the rhizome at least 6 inches away from other plants in a compost-enriched garden bed or in a well-draining pot. You can store the rhizome for the winter.
Sunlight
A warm and sunny environment is crucial for calla lilies to thrive, as they are tropical plants. Planting calla lilies in full sun or partial shade is an excellent choice for warm climates. In cool summer climates, full sunlight is preferred, but in hot climates, part shade is better. You should choose a spot that gets bright, well-lit, and out of the strongest midday sun.
Soil
The Calla Lilly thrives in moist, organically rich soils with good drainage. Rather than gardening soil, use a quality growing mix if you are growing them in containers. Adding organic matter to your soil before planting your flowers will increase its nutritional density.
Watering
Rhizomes should be watered sparingly at first so they can establish themselves. Water the plants more generously as soon as the leaves begin to appear. Maintain an even level of moisture in the soil or potting mix to avoid rotting tubers and roots. When the blooming stops in the fall and the leaves begin to turn yellow, reduce watering to enable the plants to enter dormancy safely.
Fertilizer
After flowering calla lilies can be fertilized with a liquid fertilizer every three to four weeks. Contains potash like liquid tomato fertilizer. Don’t give nitrogen-heavy mixes this will reduce flowering.
Pruning
Although calla lilies don’t need regular pruning, wilted flowers can be removed. It won’t die if you remove parts of it. Using sterile pruning shears or fingertips, pinch flowers just below the base of the stem. Usually, calla flowers die by rolling up into a tube that becomes green on the outside. Calla lily blooms that have already bloomed should be clipped off since they have no further use.
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