Calla Lily (Lavender) - Bulbs
Description for Calla Lily (Lavender)
Zantedeschia aethiopica (L.) Spreng. It grows is the accepted name of a species in the genus Zantedeschia. with large clumps of broad, arrow shaped dark green leaves up to 45 cm long. The inflorescences are large and are produced in spring, summer and autumn, with a pure white spathe up to 25 cm and a yellow spadix. The spadix produces a faint, sweet fragrance.
| Common name | Flower colours | Bloom time | Height | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calla lily and arum lily | Lavender | Spring, summer and autumn | Up to 3 feet | Easy to grow |
Planting and care
Its preferred habitat is in streams and ponds or on the banks.
| Sunlight | Soil | Water | Temperature | Fertilizer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dappled sunlight or even light shade | Well-drained | ample water during the growing season | 50 to 80 degrees F | Fertilize during the growing season with liquid fertilizer. |
Caring for Calla Lily
- Keep them adequately fertilized and watered, misting the plant every so often to keep the ambient humidity high.
- They are susceptible to aphids so, take a look closely and apply insecticide.
- Dig up the rhizomes in autumn, usually after the first frost and store for winter.
Harvesting
NA
Typical uses of Calla Lily
Special features: Flowers
Culinary use: NA
Ornamental use: A number of cultivars have been selected as ornamental plants. The bloom's sculptural qualities belie the ease with which you can grow your own florist quality cut flowers.
Medicinal use: NA
References
- http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl1.1/record/kew-215527
- https://www.thespruce.com/grow-calla-lily-indoors-1902501
- https://www.easytogrowbulbs.com/pages/calla-planting-guide
- https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/calla-lily/growing-calla-lilies-and-care-of-calla-lilies.htm
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5 / 5
Shiva Raj
02 September 2017
Shall we use it in hanging pots ?
5 / 5
Laxmi Kulkarni
19 July 2017
Which other plant can be grown with this plant.
3 / 5
Kishor Kumar
16 April 2017
Can we grow it like a climber on the gates?
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