Can calla lilies be kept in the bedroom?
Calla lily is a perennial herbaceous plant of the genus Zantedeschia in the family Araceae. Its leaves are emerald green and thick, shaped like a heart-shaped arrow or arrow, and its spathe comes in white, red, yellow, silver-star, purple-spotted and other colors, shaped like a horse's hoof, which is why it is vividly called calla lily. It is a common ornamental flower. Let us take a look below at whether calla lilies can be placed in the bedroom!
Are calla lilies toxic
Calla lily flowers are toxic. Calla lily flowers contain large amounts of herbaceous calcium crystals and alkaloids. Ingestion by mistake can cause poisoning symptoms such as drowsiness. It is a toxic plant included in the Chinese plant atlas database. Its toxicity is that the tubers, spathe and spadix are toxic. Chewing a small piece of tuber can cause swelling and pain of the tongue and throat. The media once reported that an 8-year-old girl was poisoned by eating calla lily inflorescences, fell into a coma for 12 hours, and recovered after 24 hours.
Can calla lilies be placed in the bedroom
Calla lilies can be placed in the bedroom. Although calla lilies are toxic if eaten, they themselves do not release toxic gas, so they can be placed indoors for viewing. Not only that, calla lilies symbolize purity and nobility, and unwavering loyalty. Placed in the bedroom, they can deepen the affection between husband and wife and add a romantic mood.
⟦NL>How to grow calla lilies
1. Soil: To grow calla lilies, it is suitable to choose a slightly sticky soil that is loose and fertile, rich in humus, and well aerated and drained. It is best to place a layer of coarse sand grains at the bottom of the pot, then add soil and leaf mold, and add a small amount of organic fertilizer to ensure good growth.
2. Temperature: Calla lilies like a warm, moist environment and should avoid direct strong light. In summer, when the light is intense, appropriate shading should be provided, while in winter, warmth must be maintained. The suitable growth temperature for calla lilies is 22-30°C. When the temperature is below 20°C, the growth of calla lilies will slow down or even stop.
3. Watering: Watering calla lilies should be determined according to the dryness of the potting soil. During the growing period, calla lilies like sufficient moisture. Usually, water can be sprayed on the soil surface, leaves and flowers to maintain a moist environment, and attention should be paid to keeping the leaves clean so they remain fresh and green.
4. Light: Calla lilies are relatively tolerant of shade in the early growth stage. During vigorous growth, they must have very sufficient light, and during the flowering period they need even more sufficient light to ensure abundant flowers and lush leaves. If calla lilies do not receive enough light during the flowering period, it is very easy for the buds to turn green or for them not to bloom.
5. Fertilizing: During the growing period of calla lilies, fertilize once every 20 days, using decomposed soybean cake water. During the peak growing season, apply thin fertilizer frequently, once every 10 days. When fertilizing, do not pour fertilizer water in from the leaf sheaths, so as to avoid causing calla lilies to rot and die. Too little fertilizer may cause the leaves to turn yellow and lead to poor nutrition, while too much fertilizer can also easily cause yellow leaves in calla lilies.