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Plant Profiles / Calla lily
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Calla lily
Zantedeschia hybrids · Arum lily
Elegant trumpet flowers in white, pink, yellow and deep purple above spotted leaves.
Sun to part shadeLight
Keep moistWater
EasyCare level
Care at a glance
Light
Sun to part shade
ShadeFull sun
Sun.
Water
Keep moist
DryWet
While growing.
Humidity
Average
LowHigh
Adaptable.
Temperature
5–30°C (41–86°F)
CoolWarm
Frost tender.
Growth
Moderate
SlowFast
40–60 cm.
Soil
Rich mix
LeanRich
Potting mix.
Fertiliser
Fortnightly
RarelyOften
Flowering.
Pet safety
Toxic
SafeToxic
Calcium oxalate.
About this plant
Native to southern Africa. Coloured hybrids grow from rhizomes and rest after flowering.
Best spots
Sunny balconies and patio pots.
Plant facts
| Botanical name | Zantedeschia hybrids |
| Family | Araceae |
| Origin | Southern Africa |
| Plant type | Rhizome |
| Mature size | 40–60 cm |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Flowers | Trumpets |
| Toxicity | Toxic to pets |
| Propagation | Division |
Seasonal care calendar
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Plant
Flowering
Dormant
PlantFloweringDormant
Based on Southern Hemisphere seasons.
Troubleshooting
| No flowers | Shade. |
| Rot | Wet in dormancy. |
| Yellow | Dormancy. |
| Aphids | Hose. |
| Leaf spot | Remove. |
Common questions
Rest?
Winter.
Toxic?
Yes.
Pots?
Yes.
Cut flowers?
Yes.
