Indoor calla is native to South Africa, where it grows in swampy regions that dry out after flowering. It needs optimal site conditions and the right care if it is to develop many flowers. How to make your calla bloom.

Poor site conditions prevent the calla from flowering

Reasons why the calla lily does not bloom

  • Blazing sun
  • Soil too poor in nutrients
  • Soil too rich in nutrients
  • Not enough water

The Calla does not get blazing sun, the leaves suffer especially from direct midday sun. In a favorable location, it only gets direct sun in the mornings and evenings.

Indoor calla lily needs very moist soil during the flowering period, but it needs to be very dry during the dormant period. This is the only way for the bulbs to gather enough strength to develop new flowers.

Helpful tips to help you get the calla to bloom

  • Bright location, no midday sun
  • exchange earth
  • Fertilize
  • Water a lot during flowering
  • Allow the soil to dry out after flowering

Do not place the plant in the flower window directly behind the pane. Through the glass, the leaves heat up so much that they burn. Sometimes a light sunscreen that you put in front of the plant during midday helps. In no case should the place be too dark.

You should replace exhausted soil and repot the plant. Fertilize once a week during the flowering period and keep the soil moist throughout the summer.

During the flowering period, the calla needs a lot of water. Waterlogging does not harm you either. In addition, you should spray the plant at least once a week with a flower sprayer to increase the humidity.

Keep dry while resting

After flowering, stop watering and let the bulbs dry out over the winter. Only then can the plant gather enough strength for the next year's flowers.

tips and tricks

In summer, calla lilies are better kept in pots on the terrace. Set them up as bright as possible. In a favorable location, the plant only gets direct sunlight in the morning and evening.

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