Calla Lily
Zantedeschia aethiopica

Calla Lily Plant

Calla Lily (Zantedeschia aethiopica), a moderately growing South African perennial, reaches 0.6-1 m in moist, rich soil under full sun to part shade, producing 3-10 white flowers in spring to summer with no edible or medicinal properties.

Picture illustrating Calla Lily  plant

Habit

Perennial

Height

0.6-1 m

Growth

Moderate

Soil

Moist, rich

Shade

Full sun to part shade

Moisture

High

Edible

No

Medicinal

No

Origin

South Africa

Climatic Condition

Subtropical to temperate

Temperature (°)

18-25

Humidity (%)

60-80

Potting media

Peat+Compost+Perlite

Fertilizers

High-phosphorus NPK(10:30:10)

Watering

Keep soil moist

Plant Weight 

~0.5-1 kg

Flowering Time

Spring to summer

Soil Ph level

6.0-7.0

Water Ph level

6.0-7.0

Soil EC

0.5-1.5 mS/cm

Yield Per Plant 

3-10 flowers

NPK ratio 

10:30:10

life Span

5-10 years

Health Benefits

None

Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?

50% peat moss, 30% compost, 20% perlite.


Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers

Fertilize every 2 weeks with 10:30:10.

Common Diseases and Remedies

Lily mosaic virus, botrytis bulb rot. 

Mottled Or streaked yellow and green patterns on leaves, stunted growth, rotting bulbs, foul odour. 

Remove and destroy infected plants, insecticidal soap, neem oil. 

In-Organic Remedies

No cure, affected plants should be removed, synthetic insecticides used.

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