What is the calla lily flower called?

Other names for calla lily

The scar taro, wolfsbane flower, wild taro, mountain taro, big root taro, big insect taro, heavenly taro, Tianmeng, Taiwanese people call it Gupo taro. It also has another common name, Dripping Guanyin.

Growth habits of calla lilies

Calla lily is a large perennial evergreen herb of the Araceae family. It likes high temperature and humidity, is shade-tolerant, and is not suitable for strong winds or strong light. It is suitable for cultivation in large pots. It grows very vigorously and spectacularly, creating a tropical atmosphere.

The value of calla lilies

Calla lily is an evergreen herb. The stem is thick, the skin is brown, and the leaves are as big as taro, resembling elephant ears, so it is also called elephant ear taro. Calla lily is a large shade-loving foliage plant, and is mostly suitable for garden cultivation in the south.

The Flower Language of Calla Lily

White calla lilies are given to classmates and friends, and their flower language is youth and vitality; yellow calla lilies are given to close friends, and their flower language is noble friendship; orange-red calla lilies symbolize love, so please give them to your loved one, because their flower language is "I love you." The appearance of calla lily is simple and pure, and the white calla lily is even more fresh and beautiful. The flower language of calla lily is very beautiful, which represents purity, happiness, elegance and pure love. Calla lily itself also represents sincerity, simplicity, purity, and inner beauty.

How to grow calla lilies

Soil: Calla lilies can be cultivated in nutrient soil prepared by mixing leaf mold, peat soil, river sand and a small amount of fermented cake fertilizer. Usually the pot should be changed once every spring, and the soil can be loosened once a month to keep it in a good state of permeability.

Fertilization: Calla lily likes fertilizer. From March to October, liquid fertilizer should be applied once every half a month. In particular, the application of nitrogen fertilizer should be increased. This way, the leaves will grow as big as lotus leaves and be smooth and pleasant. Stop fertilizing when the temperature is below 15 degrees.

Temperature: The growth temperature of calla lily is 20-30 degrees, and it can withstand a minimum temperature of 8 degrees. During the high temperatures in summer, it can still grow normally as long as the soil is kept moist, water is sprayed frequently, and shade is provided. The room temperature in winter should not be lower than 5 degrees.

Light: Calla lily is a shade-tolerant plant that prefers a semi-shady environment. It should be placed in an environment that is both shaded and ventilated. It should not be exposed to the sun to avoid large-area burns on the plant.

Watering: Calla lilies particularly like moisture. During the growing season, it not only requires moist soil in the pot, but also requires the air humidity to be no less than 60%. During the high temperatures in summer, you should increase the amount of watering to create a relatively cool and humid environment for the calla lilies. For potted calla lilies placed in an indoor air-conditioned room, you should ensure that the soil in the pots is moist and spray water on the leaves from time to time. If the room temperature cannot reach 15 degrees in winter, watering should be controlled, otherwise it will easily cause the roots of the plant to rot. Generally, spraying warm water once a week can keep the leaves dark green.