Gardening Questions Cala Lily
Cala Lily
Asked on 4 Jul, 2008
This question is on zantedeschia childsiana
Where are the seeds for this plant and how do I go about growing them.
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Calla lilies
Cala Lily
Asked on 4 Jul, 2008
This question is on zantedeschia childsiana
Where are the seeds for this plant and how do I go about growing them.
Thank you
Featured on:
Calla lilies
Joined 12 May, 2008
4 Jul, 2008
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.
Botanical Name: Zamtedescjoa
Life Cycle: perennial bulb
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
Propagation: Seeds, division in early spring, basil cuttings in summer.