Can calla lilies be kept in the bedroom?
Calla lily is a perennial herbaceous plant of the genus Zantedeschia in the Araceae family. Its leaves are emerald green and thick, shaped like heart-shaped arrows or arrows. Its spathes are white, red, yellow, silver-starred, purple-spotted, and so on, shaped like a horse's hoof, which is why it is vividly called the calla lily. It is a common ornamental flower. Let's take a look below at whether calla lilies can be placed in the bedroom!
Are calla lilies toxic?
Calla lily flowers are toxic. The flowers of the calla lily contain large amounts of raphides and alkaloids, and accidental ingestion can cause poisoning symptoms such as drowsiness. It is listed as a toxic plant in the Chinese Plant Atlas Database. Its toxicity is that the tubers, spathes, and spadices 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 after eating a calla lily inflorescence, 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 unswerving loyalty. Placed in the bedroom, they can even deepen the affection between husband and wife and add a romantic mood.
How to grow calla lilies
1. Soil: For growing 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, humid environment and should avoid direct strong light. In summer, when the light is intense, proper shading should be provided, while in winter, warmth should 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 how dry the potting soil is. During the growth period, calla lilies like sufficient moisture. Usually, water can be sprayed on the surface of the potting soil, the leaves, and the flowers to maintain a humid environment, and attention should be paid to keeping the leaves clean so they remain fresh and green.
4. Light: Calla lilies are fairly shade-tolerant at the beginning of growth. 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 growth period, fertilize calla lilies once every 20 days, using fully decomposed soybean cake water. During the peak growth season, apply thin fertilizer frequently, once every 10 days. When fertilizing, do not pour the fertilizer water in from the leaf sheaths, so as to avoid causing the calla lilies to rot and die. Too little fertilizer may cause the leaves to turn yellow and lead to malnutrition, while too much fertilizer can also easily cause yellow leaves in calla lilies.