The potted calla lily delights flower lovers from May to August with beautiful white, yellow, orange and violet bracts. What you need to know so that the potted plant develops new flowers every year.
The calla is a popular pot plant
Mimic the life cycle of the calla
The Calla (Zantedeschia) is a marsh plant native to South Africa. In its original location you will find:
- Swampy soil during flowering
- dryness during rest
- Bright location
- Little direct sunlight
In order for the calla to develop many flowers and come back every year, you must provide the potted plant with conditions that match those of the country of origin.
This means that the Calla should be very bright during the growth phase, but does not tolerate direct sunlight at midday. She needs a lot of moisture during the flowering period, but she needs to dry out completely during the dormant period.
The right location
A bright flower window is the best spot for the potted plant, as long as it doesn't get direct midday sun there.
The calla thrives very well if you place the pot on the terrace in summer. Make sure the site is sheltered from the wind.
Indoor calla lilies like it warm. White varieties prefer temperatures between 16 and 20 degrees, colored varieties like it a little warmer at 18 to 21 degrees.
The right care
After the rest period, the calla in the pot must be poured slowly and accustomed to the flower window.
During flowering, water copiously and mist the plant weekly. Fertilize regularly.
After the flowering period, the soil must dry out completely and the pot must be placed at around ten degrees during the rest period.
Repot regularly
The Calla must not remain in the same soil for too long. Experts recommend transplanting the potted plant every spring. A larger pot is only necessary if the old one has become too small. Wash the planter well beforehand.
The most important thing is to replace the soil completely. Calla lilies are sensitive to viruses, bacteria and mold spores.
tips and tricks
Almost all Calla species are not hardy and must therefore be overwintered frost-free. During the dormant phase, the calla can stay in its pot. Alternatively, you can also store just the flower bulbs in a cool, dark place.