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.
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
Symptoms
Mottled Or streaked yellow and green patterns on leaves, stunted growth, rotting bulbs, foul odour.
Organic Remedies
Remove and destroy infected plants, insecticidal soap, neem oil.