The buds of calla lilies are huge and the leaves are emerald green, which sets off the beautiful flowers. The calla lily has a delicate and elegant appearance, and is a symbol of simplicity, innocence . It has become one of the important cut flower species in the international flower market.
Calla lilies are often used to make bouquets, flower baskets, garlands and vase inserts, and are particularly good for decoration. The calla lily pots of small flower types are especially vivid and lovely for placing on steps and balconies. Calla lilies are very beautiful when they are in bloom when they are used to decorate a garden, especially by a pool or stone pile.
Calla lilies are rich in color, common ones are white, red, yellow, pink, purple, etc. Different colors of calla lilies have different language and meaning.
The flower language of purple calla lilies is pure love and dignity and holiness. Giving a purple calla lily means that the other person is the most noble and holy existence in your heart.
Pink calla lilies are very romantic and can express the beauty of love. The language of pink calla is eternal love. White calla lilies represent purity and happiness. The red calla lilies are bright in color, giving people a very warm feeling, and the flower language has the meaning of eternal concentricity.
To raise beautiful calla lilies well, you need to master these knowledge:
1. Soil
It is suitable to choose loose, fertile, humus-rich, slightly cohesive soil with good ventilation and drainage for the cultivation of calla lilies.
It is best to put a layer of coarse sand on the bottom of the pot, and then add soil and rotten leaves, and add a small amount of organic fertilizer to ensure that the calla lily grows well.
2. Temperature
Calla lilies like warm, humid environments, remember to avoid direct sunlight. In summer, the light should be properly shaded, and in winter, you need to keep warm.
The optimum temperature for the growth of calla lilies is 22-30°C. If the temperature is lower than 20°C, the growth of calla lilies will slow down or even stop growing.
3. Watering
Watering calla lilies depends on how dry the soil is. Calla lily prefers sufficient water during the growth period. Usually, water can be sprayed on the surface of the pot soil, leaves and flowers to maintain a humid environment, and pay attention to the cleaning of the leaves to make them fresh and green.
4. Lighting
Calla lily is relatively shade-tolerant at the beginning of its growth stage. It must have very sufficient light when it grows vigorously, and it needs sufficient light in the flowering stage to ensure its lush flowers and leaves.
If there is insufficient light during the flowering period of calla lilies, it is easy to cause the buds to turn green or not bloom.
5. Fertilize
Fertilize every 20 days during the growing season of calla lilies, and fertilize multiple times during the peak growth season, with a smaller amount each time, once every 10 days.
When fertilizing, do not pour fertilizer water from the leaves, so as not to cause the calla lily to rot and die. Less fertilization may cause yellow leaves and malnutrition, while too much fertilizer can easily cause yellow leaves of calla lilies.
The tubers, buds and inflorescences of calla lilies are poisonous and contain a large amount of calcium oxalate crystals and alkaloids. Accidental ingestion can cause poisoning symptoms such as coma, so remember not to let children and pets eat these accidentally. If an accident occurs, remember to take it to the hospital in time.
