Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Aethiopica'
Calla Lily
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Calla Lily (Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Aethiopica') - Description
The classic big white calla lily with its lush green foliage is ideal for containers indoors. Strong and hardy it will thrive outdoors just as well. Pushes out waves of huge 10" snow white, pitcher shaped blooms that keep coiming from late spring through the middle of summer.
Calla Lily (Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Aethiopica') - Blooming
Flowers appear in the spring and sometimes summer. The flowers are generally white, but some varieties come in cream, orange, pinks, purple and lavender.
Calla Lily (Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Aethiopica') - Growth
Perennials with tuberous rhizomes. Can take full sun, but only in cooler climates. Where summers are hot Callas need light shade especially in the afternoons. Where temperatures drop below 50°F (10°C), grow in a warm greenhouse or as a houseplant. Can plant out in summer.
Calla Lily (Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Aethiopica') - Planting
Plant Callas in fall to early spring. The rhizomes should be planted 4 inches deep and at least 1 ft. apart from each other. Many species of Callas die back in the fall, but reappear in the spring. When dormant in the winter, they still need water, but not as much as during the growing season. Plant Z. aethiopica (marginally aquatic species) in aquatic containers 10-12" across.
Calla Lily (Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Aethiopica') - Pest
Zantedeschia is prone to rhizome rot, gray mold, bacterial soft rot, rust, and virus diseases.
Calla Lily (Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Aethiopica') - Interesting facts
All parts of Zantedeschia can cause stomach discomfort if consumed. The sap may also irritate the skin.
Calla Lily (Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Aethiopica') - Soil and irrigation
Callas can tolerate a wide variety of soils. Does best in constantly moist, well-drained soils, but can tolerate even boggy soils. Prefers the soil to be slightly acidic. Z. aethiopica does best in a container (10-12" across) filled with loam soil, and water 12" deep.
