How to prune Calla Lily

When to prune calla lilies

Calla lily needs pruning at almost every stage of its growth. Its pruning is divided into regular pruning and pruning after flowering. Branches, roots, and flowers all need pruning. Usually, aging, diseased, and overcrowded branches should be pruned off in time to facilitate growth and shaping. After the flowers fade, in order to avoid continued consumption of nutrients, the remaining flowers must be pruned off immediately.

Calla lily is not suitable for cutting propagation. It is mainly propagated by division and sowing, especially division, which is more widely used. Sowing is only used when the temperature is most suitable.

Calla lily pruning

Calla lilies can be divided into regular pruning and pruning after flowering. Regular pruning mainly targets branches, leaves and roots, while pruning after flowering mainly targets flowers. Pruning not only promotes its growth and flowering, but also helps its appreciation.

1. Normal pruning: Since the service life of Calla lily leaves is relatively short, the old leaves should be pruned in time after the new leaves grow, otherwise it will hinder the growth of new leaves. In addition, aging, diseased, insect-infested, or overly dense branches that affect the ornamental value must be repaired immediately.

2. Pruning after flowering: After the Calla lily blooms, the withered flowers should be picked off in time. If they are not cut, the nutrients will be consumed, which will be very detrimental to the subsequent growth of the plant.

Tips for pruning calla lilies

When the leaves of Calla Lily turn yellow or wither, you can first cut off the rotten roots, and also cut off all the old and dead leaves. New branches and new buds that affect the appearance can also be cut off to better obtain soil nutrients and make it grow more vigorously.

When Calla lily grows new branches and buds, you need to observe the number of buds and immediately remove them when they are not yet formed. This can prevent the flower buds from consuming too much nutrients and promote its healthy growth.

Calla lily pruning and flowering

The roots of Calla lily grow relatively fast and the root system is very developed. Proper pruning is required to promote the growth of new roots. If the plant blooms rarely, part of the root system can be pruned to inhibit root growth and promote flowering and fruiting.

Tips for pruning calla lilies

It is best to use a pruning knife after disinfection for calla lilies. When watering after pruning, do not splash water on the wound, otherwise the wound will easily rot. Do not prune the plant before the flowering period. Otherwise, it will affect the normal flowering and may not bloom.