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What kind of growing environment suits calla lilies?

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Calla lily (Zantedeschia aethiopica) originated in Egypt and is a perennial aquatic herb, now developed into an amphibious plant. The flowers are highly toxic and can cause coma if eaten by mistake, yet they are extremely ornamental. Potted dwarf or small varieties placed on windowsills or in front of mirrors are full of exotic flavor, especially lively and lovely.

Other names for calla lily

Calla lily flowers come in many colors; the colored ones can be collectively called calla, and other countries also have different names, such as: cigu flower, water taro, wild taro, arrowhead flower, calla lily, flower taro

Habits of calla lily

Calla lily has tubers, relatively thick leaves, persistent styles, and obovoid spherical seeds.

It likes a warm, humid environment with plenty of sunlight. It is not tolerant of cold or drought.

The optimum temperature for growth is15～25°C; when the temperature is higher than25°C or lower than5°C, it is forced into dormancy and the plant stops growing.

Calla lily likes water, and the soil should be kept moist; during the summer dormancy period, watering should be controlled.

The best planting soil is fertile, clay loam with good water retention that can lock in water for a long time, or it can be grown in shallow water.pHThe value is between6.0～6.5.

The flower language of calla lily

Calla lilies of different colors have different meanings

Calla lily: universal love, holy devotion, hope, eternity, nobility, purity, pure friendship, elegant temperament, success, pure and flawless love.

White calla lily: elegant and beautiful, its flower language is“faithful and unchanging, forever united in heart”。

Red calla lily: symbolizes holy devotion, forever united in heart, good luck and happiness, purity, liking.

Pink calla lily: symbolizes loving you for a lifetime.

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