Zantedeschia spp. - Calla Lily

With its sculptural elegance, the Calla Lily stands out as a centerpiece in any contemporary décor. Its chalice-shaped flowers, carried by rigid and graphic stems, rise proudly above lance-shaped green foliage, which is sometimes dappled with silver. It is the ideal plant for those seeking immediate visual impact and a touch of exotic refinement in their home.

Characteristics

• Bloom: Trumpet-shaped coloured spathes available in a vibrant palette: white, yellow, pink, orange, red, or deep purple.
• Flowering Period: Offers a prolonged floral display generally extending from May to August, depending on the planting period.
• Foliage: Large arrowhead-shaped leaves in a rich green, often scattered with decorative translucent spots.
• Habit: Upright, compact, and highly structured, offering a clean and orderly silhouette.
• Light: Requires bright indirect light to bloom abundantly; tolerates a few hours of soft morning sun.

Use

• Style & Placement: Elevate a dining room centerpiece, a bright kitchen counter, or an accent table in the living room.
• Decorative Benefits: Its minimalist allure pairs perfectly with a ceramic decorative pot or a sleekly designed planter.

Care & Success

• Watering: Keep the potting soil uniformly moist during the growth and flowering period. Never allow standing water to remain in the saucer.
• Humidity: Appreciates average room humidity. Avoid immediate proximity to intense heat sources in winter.
• Potting Soil: Use a rich, fertile, and very well-drained mix. A blend of indoor potting soil with added compost and perlite is ideal.
• Repotting: Repot in the spring, just before growth resumes. Do not plant the rhizomes too deeply (approximately 5 cm).
• Fertilizing: Apply a high-potassium fertilizer once every two weeks during the flowering period.
• Dormancy: After flowering, reduce watering. If the plant enters dormancy, store the bulb in a dry, cool place until the following spring.
• Toxicity: Keep out of reach of pets and children (ingestion causes irritation).