For potted calla lilies at home, remember the 2-word secret and they will bloom continuously all year round
Calla lily, also known as water arum, is a particularly beautiful flowering plant. In European and American countries it is often used as a bride's bouquet, and it has a very romantic flower language. The flowering period of the calla lily is also relatively good, generally from November to May of the following year, but with proper care it can bloom all year round.
In everyday care of calla lilies, pay attention to 4 points:
1. For potted calla lilies, choose a sandy soil that is breathable and drains well. The potting soil can be mixed with one part each of garden soil, leaf mold and furnace slag. The growing medium mixed with furnace slag drains well and is breathable, helping calla lilies grow and bloom better.
2. In addition, about 1/5 organic fertilizer should be added to the bottom of the pot as a base fertilizer, such as bone meal, decomposed soybean cake fertilizer, etc. During the growing season, a top dressing can be applied once every half month. In this way, by continuously replenishing the nutrients in the potting soil, the calla lilies bloom frequently.
3. Compared with ordinary plants, the calla lily is very tolerant of water and moisture, can also be grown in water, and is not tolerant of drought. Therefore, the potting soil of potted calla lilies should be kept moist and must not lack water. When the weather is hot and stuffy in summer, water should also be sprayed on its leaves and surroundings to create a humid environment.
4. If the calla lily gets sufficient light, its flowers will be well colored and its growth robust; otherwise it will only produce buds without blooming. Therefore, apart from taking appropriate shading measures in summer, in the other three seasons, when the light is not particularly strong, it can be given more sun.
Overall, calla lilies are relatively easy to grow. Their optimum growing temperature is 10°C-25°C. Their flowering period is naturally long. If you want them to bloom in all four seasons, the main secret is 2 words, namely "temperature control". Pay attention to keeping them cool in summer and warm in winter, and they will basically bloom continuously all year round.