- appearance of the leaves
- After flowering, the leaves turn yellow
- When the leaves change color prematurely
- Avoid care mistakes
- tips and tricks
The calla lily is one of the most popular flowering plants in the flower window, and not just because of its elegant flowers. The mostly green leaves are also very decorative. Few calla cultivars are evergreen, most shed their leaves during dormancy.
The green color of the leaves indicates that the calla is healthy
appearance of the leaves
The room calla enchants the flower window not only with the beautiful flowers, but also with the leaves growing on long stems.
On a healthy plant during the growing season, the leaves will be a rich green color and glossy.
The blade shape may be in the shape of a spear or an arrow.
After flowering, the leaves turn yellow
The leaves of the vast majority of calla cultivars turn yellow after flowering. They begin to curl up and pull themselves in.
This is not a cause for concern, but a completely normal process.
The leaves must not be cut before the rest period. They supply the calla bulb with nutrients. Only leaves that discolor prematurely or are infested by pests should be cut immediately.
When the leaves change color prematurely
If the leaves turn brown or yellow before and during the flowering period, this indicates that the houseplant is not doing well.
Causes of premature leaf discolouration can be:
- care mistakes
- Bad location
- Substrate too dry
- Too few nutrients
- pest infestation
- Diseases caused by polluted soil
Avoid care mistakes
Improper care is almost always responsible for the leaves turning prematurely. Maybe the plant is too dark or gets direct sunlight behind the glass pane. Put the calla in a bright spot where it doesn't get midday sun.
During the growing season, the calla needs a lot of moisture. As soon as the soil becomes too dry, the leaves react to it. Pests and viral diseases are particularly difficult for already weakened plants.
Always use fresh soil when planting or repotting so that you do not transfer any bacteria or fungal spores to the plant.
tips and tricks
The leaves of the calla lily, like all other parts of the plant, are slightly poisonous. They also secrete a poisonous plant sap. Make sure that children and pets do not come into contact with it.