Growing: Calla Lily

By Ellen Brown

Date: 02/14/2006 Topic: Gardening > Growing Guides > Bulbs

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Botanical Name:	Zamtedescjoa
Life Cycle:	perennial bulb
Planting Time:	spring to early summer; plant tubers in fall if using as houseplants
Height:	18" to 24"
Exposure:	full sun to light shade
Soil:	rich, moist, well-drained soil; tolerates areas too moist for other bulbs
Hardiness:	hardy to frost-free zones; bulbs can be dug up and stored over winter in cooler zones
Bloom Time:	late spring
Flower:	variety of colors
Foliage:	green
Propagation:	Seeds, division in early spring, basil cuttings in summer.
Suggested Use:	beds, borders, bouquets and flower arrangements
Growing Hints:	Calla Lilies need to be planted deeply for their size. Plant them at a depth of 4 inches, spacing each bulb 12 inches apart. In cooler zones, start bulbs indoors in late winter and transplant them in the spring when danger of frost has passed. Apply a bulb fertilizer monthly during the active growing season. Calla Lillies can also be grown as house plants if placed in a sunny window. Most Calla Lilies need a rest period after flowering, so gradually withhold water until the leaves die back and let plants rest for 2 to 3 months before resuming watering to encourage new growth.
Interesting Facts:	Calla Lilies are often used in wedding bouquets because their meaning signifies magnificence and beauty.

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RE: Growing: Calla Lily

By Jennifer (Guest Post)

I was given a calla lily for Christmas last year as a bulb. I had it outside this summer in a pot, I brought it inside for winter. I noticed this week that there are water droplets at the tip of each leaf. Is this due to being over watered? Or is this normal? I never saw such a thing.
Posted on 11/25/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse

RE: Growing: Calla Lily

By Betsy (Guest Post)

If calla lilies are planted outdoors, should you leave them in the ground during the winter or bring them inside? I live in Memphis and have frost during the winter.
Posted on 10/03/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse

RE: Growing: Calla Lily

By Betsy (Guest Post)

If calla lilys are planted outdoors, should you leave them in the ground during the winter or bring them inside? I live in Memphis and have frost during the winter.
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RE: Growing: Calla Lily

By Bev (Guest Post)

I am wondering, my blooms turned to big pods of seed. Can I use them for new plant's and will they bloom?

Posted on 09/02/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse

RE: Growing: Calla Lily

By kayakbiker (Guest Post)

For the person in St Paul, I spoke with a neighbor this morning and she doesn't plant her Calla Lilies until May. You might have started a bit early.
Posted on 07/13/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse

RE: Growing: Calla Lily

By Lee (Guest Post)

How long does it take before the calla begins to sprout after planting? I planted my Royal Blue indoors to transplant outside aftr danger of frost has past. It has been about 6 weeks and no sprout. What up. I am in St. Paul, Minnesota and we have had a slow spring with little sun. Pot are however in a warm room.
Thanks
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RE: Growing: Calla Lily

By Haewon Park (Guest Post)

I'd also like to see a specific diagram of the calla lily.
Posted on 03/06/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse

RE: Growing: Calla Lily

By Marion (Guest Post)

Planted seeds from pods and they are all growing. Will these develop tubers and will they bloom this year?
Posted on 02/21/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse

RE: Growing: Calla Lily

By alex (Guest Post)

i would like to see a diagram of the specific parts of this lily
Posted on 04/30/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse

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