Calla (Zantedeschia) is no longer just a mourning flower. Due to the breeding of colored varieties, the pretty flower is also very popular in wedding bouquets or as a noble flower souvenir. How to properly care for calla as a cut flower.

The calla also needs care as a cut flower

Calla - the durable cut flower

With proper care, calla flowers can last up to three weeks in the vase. In order for the calla to last so long, you need to consider a few points:

  • time for cutting
  • Straight cut
  • Clean water
  • flower fresh
  • Favorable location

Properly cut and trim calla

If you want to cut calla flowers from your houseplant, water the plant copiously the night before. The flowers then draw enough water.

The next morning, cut the stems off as far down as possible with a sharp knife. The cut must be straight. Prevent the stem from curling up by placing a strip of scotch tape over the cut all the way around the stem.

You should always unpack purchased calla lilies or bouquets given as gifts. Re-cut the stems before placing the flowers in the water.

Clean the vase first

The vase must be carefully cleaned before filling with water. This will remove any putrefactive bacteria that may be present.

Rinse the vase well. Cleaning agent residues will shorten the lifespan of the calla.

The right location for the vase

If you want your bouquet to last a long time, don't keep it too warm or too dark. The location near the heater or next to the computer is very unfavorable because of the heat generated.

Make sure that the flowers are not in a draft.

Caring for calla as a cut flower

Make sure the water level in the vase doesn't drop too low. With some cut flowers you have to top up the water several times a day.

Replace the flower water completely every two days at the latest.

Add a little flower fresh to the water each time to provide nutrients to the flower. Blumenfrisch also eliminates putrefactive bacteria.

tips and tricks

Avoid placing a vase of calla flowers next to fruit bowls. Ripe fruit emits gases that promote the decay of the Zantedeschia.

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Vegetable garden