How do you care for colored calla lilies, and how do they differ from peace lilies?
There are many kinds of calla lilies, and quite a few people are rather fond of growing colored calla lilies, so what are the cultivation methods for colored calla lilies? What are the differences between calla lilies and peace lilies?
Cultivation methods for colored calla lilies:
Colored calla lilies are the collective name for all species and hybrid varieties in the genus Zantedeschia of the Araceae family other than the white calla lily. They originate from central and southern Africa and are often used to make bouquets, flower baskets, garlands and vase arrangements. Dwarf and small-flowered varieties are grown in pots for placing on steps, windowsills, balconies and in front of mirrors, planted in gardens, or grown in clumps beside ponds or rock piles.
1. Soil: For growing calla lilies, the potting soil should preferably be a sandy, acidic soil with good aeration and drainage. It is best to put a layer of coarse sand at the bottom of the pot to benefit the growth of the calla lily, then mix in one third garden soil and leaf mold, and add a small amount of organic fertilizer. The pot used for planting calla lilies is best a shallow one.
2. Temperature: Calla lilies like a semi-shaded environment, so avoid placing them in strong light. The optimum temperature for calla lily growth is 22-30 degrees C. Below 20 degrees C, the growth rate of the calla lily slows down, and it may even stop growing. Calla lilies like a warm, humid environment, so when overwintering, special attention must be paid to keeping the calla lily warm.
3. Watering: Calla lilies are similar to other potted plants; watering should be based on how dry the potting soil is. Before watering, first check the condition of the potting soil. Normally you can spray water on the surface of the potting soil and on the flowers to keep the soil moist. During the growing period it likes plenty of water, so frequently sprinkle water on the leaves and the ground, and pay attention to keeping the leaves clean.
4. Fertilizing: Phosphorus and potassium fertilizers are suitable for fertilizing calla lilies. Fertile soil benefits the growth of calla lilies, so apply thin fertilizer frequently to ensure the potting soil has enough nutrients. Those who want to save seed are advised, after the calla lily sets fruit, to spray it with potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution once every 10 days, at a concentration of 0.1% to 0.2%.
5. Light: During growth, calla lilies rather like a warm, shaded environment, but note that calla lilies at different growth stages have different light requirements. During the growing stage, calla lilies are fairly shade-tolerant. But during the vigorous growth period they need abundant light.
6. Disease prevention: When ventilation is poor during the growing season, calla lilies are most prone to aphid damage. When pests occur, spray 40% omethoate emulsion at 1500-2000 times dilution for control, and pay attention to improving ventilation.
What are the differences between calla lilies and peace lilies:
I. Different family and genus
1. Calla lily: The calla lily is a perennial robust herbaceous plant in the plant kingdom, phylum Angiospermae, class Monocotyledoneae, order Arales, family Araceae, tribe Zantedeschieae, genus Zantedeschia. It originates from Egypt and southern Africa, and is now widely cultivated around the world.
2. Peace lily: The peace lily is a perennial herbaceous plant in the plant kingdom, phylum Spermatophyta, subphylum Angiospermae, class Monocotyledoneae, order Alismatales, family Araceae, genus Spathiphyllum. It originates from Colombia and grows in tropical rainforests.
II. Differences in characteristics
1. Calla lily: The calla lily has tubers, with basal leaves. The leaf blades are relatively thick, green, heart-shaped-arrow-shaped or arrow-shaped. The spathe is 10-25 cm long, with a short tube portion, yellow. The spadix is cylindrical, the ovary has 3-5 chambers, gradually narrowing into the style, with 3 staminodes around most of it. The berry is short ovoid, pale yellow, and the seeds are obovoid-globose.
2. Peace lily: The peace lily has short rhizomes, sometimes the stem thickens and becomes woody, erect, prostrate, or climbing on other objects by small roots, a few floating on water, often with milky sap. The leaves are long elliptic-lanceolate, tapering at both ends, with obvious veins and long petioles, sheath-like at the base, usually basal, or if cauline then alternate, arranged in 2 rows or spirally, of various shapes. The scape is erect, rising above the leaf cluster. The spathe is erect and upward, slightly rolled, white. The spadix is cylindrical, white.
III. Differences in habits
1. Calla lily: The calla lily likes a warm, humid environment with plenty of sunlight. It is not tolerant of cold or drought. The optimum growth temperature is 15-25 degrees C, and the nighttime temperature should not be lower than 13 degrees C. If the temperature is higher than 25 degrees C or lower than 5 degrees C, it is forced into dormancy. It likes water, and the soil should be fertile, clay loam with good water retention, with a pH between 6.0 and 6.5.
2. Peace lily: The peace lily likes a warm, humid, semi-shaded environment and avoids direct strong sunlight. It is not tolerant of cold. The optimum growth temperature is 20-28 degrees C, and the overwintering temperature should be above 10 degrees C.
IV. Different flower meanings
1. Calla lily: The flower meaning of the calla lily is universal love, holy devotion, eternity, elegance, nobility, honor, hope, purity, chastity, pure friendship, refined temperament, success, and pure and flawless love. The flower meaning also varies according to color.
2. Peace lily: The flower meaning of the peace lily is smooth sailing, with connotations of beauty, purity, virtue, passion, friendship, confidence and pride. It resembles a crane holding its head high, graceful and flawless, giving a sense of purity, calm, peace and tranquility, and is called the flower of innocence.
Well, that is all for the introduction to calla lilies. Now you know how to grow them, right?
What are the differences between calla lilies, peace lilies and giant taro flowers? Points to note when growing calla lilies
Calla lilies, peace lilies and giant taro flowers are three very similar plants, but they are rather difficult to distinguish from their outward appearance, so for such similar plants we need to pay attention to some of the subtle differences between them, so that we can identify them fairly accurately.
What are the differences between calla lilies, peace lilies and giant taro flowers?
I. Differences between peace lilies and calla lilies
1. Differences in characteristics
The peace lily has short rhizomes, and sometimes the stem thickens and becomes woody. The leaves are relatively long, elliptic-lanceolate, with rather pointed ends and very obvious veins, and the petioles are relatively long. The scape is erect, the flower is slightly rolled up, the flower color is white, and the spadix is cylindrical.
The calla lily has tubers. Its leaves are relatively thick and green in color. Its berry is short ovoid and pale yellow in color, and the shape of the seed is obovoid-globose.
2. Differences in habits
The peace lily likes to live in a warm, humid and semi-shaded environment. It dislikes direct strong light and is fairly intolerant of severe cold. During growth the temperature should be kept within the range of 20-28 degrees C, and in winter the temperature should not be lower than 10 degrees C.
The calla lily likes to live in a warm, humid environment with plenty of sunlight. It is not tolerant of drought or severe cold. During growth the temperature should be kept within the range of 15-25 degrees C, and the nighttime temperature should be above 13 degrees C. The calla lily is not strict about soil; any fertile clay soil with good water retention will do.
3. Differences in flower meaning
The flower meaning of the peace lily is smooth sailing, with connotations of beauty, purity, virtue, passion, friendship and confidence. It gives a sense of pure and calm beauty, and is therefore called the flower of innocence.
The flower meaning of the calla lily is universal love, eternity, elegance, hope, purity, chastity and pure friendship.
II. Differences between calla lilies and giant taro flowers
1. The petal shape is different. The petals of the calla lily are cup-shaped, surrounding the stamens, and the tips of the petals curve away from the stamens; while the flower of the giant taro is half-eagle-beak-shaped -- that is, like the upper half of an eagle's beak -- and the tips of the petals curve toward the stamens, much like the "seated Guanyin on a lotus" of Chinese mythology. (The two characters "Guanyin" in "drip-water Guanyin" come from this.)
2. The stamens are different. The stamens of the giant taro are much thicker and stouter than those of the calla lily.
3. After the giant taro flower withers, it reveals a red, glistening seed spike like a red corn cob, whereas calla lilies rarely set seed.
4. The flowers of the giant taro are almost all white. Anyway, I have sold so many pots of giant taro and have never seen another color.
Points to note when growing calla lilies
Calla lilies are afraid of smoke, so in winter be careful not to place the flowerpot near kitchen cooking fumes, otherwise it will very easily drop its leaves.
Dwarf calla lilies have greater ornamental value, and this can be achieved with only a little extra treatment during care. In summer, when the calla lily enters its dormant period and is being repotted, mix paclobutrazol with a small amount of fine soil and sprinkle it around the plant, 10-15 grams per pot, then water and you are done! After about a week, your plant will become small and dainty!
When fertilizing, do not pour the fertilizer solution on the leaves. When growth is too fast, promptly remove the outer aged leaves. In summer, do not worry even if all the leaves turn yellow and wither; take out the tubers, dry them, store them, and replant in autumn.
Why calla lilies do not bloom
1. Insufficient light
Insufficient light is one of the important reasons why calla lilies do not bloom. When growing calla lilies, if there is insufficient light, the plant will still continue to grow, but it will become leggy and is unlikely to grow plump and strong.
Because of insufficient light, the calla lily receives relatively little sunlight, the photosynthesis of the leaves is very poor, and this not only leads to poor growth but also makes it very difficult to produce flower buds.
2. Overwatering
Overwatering is also a cause of calla lilies not blooming. When growing calla lilies, watering should be based on how dry the potting soil is. If water is poured into the central part, it can cause root rot, affecting growth and flowering.
3. Lack of fertilizer
Growing calla lilies requires sufficient nutrients. If fertilizer is lacking, especially phosphorus and potassium fertilizers, the calla lily will be unlikely to bloom, and any flowers will not be as beautiful.
The uses of calla lilies
1. Ornamental value in gardens
When we speak of calla lilies, the first thing we think of is their pure white, though of course calla lilies come in many flower colors: pink, red, purple and silver-starred, among others. At weddings, white calla lilies are mostly used, while colored calla lilies are mostly used for floral decorations, flower baskets and so on. Calla lilies are also deeply loved by flower-growing enthusiasts; a single calla lily grown in a pot at home is especially beautiful when in bloom.
In recent years, calla lilies have become an excellent flower for decorating living rooms, studies and other places. They can also be used as cut flowers and as materials for making bouquets and flower baskets, and are also a good choice for giving flowers to relatives and friends.
2. Medicinal value
Calla lilies not only have decent ornamental value, but also have a certain medicinal value. The whole plant of the calla lily can be used medicinally; it is used to clear heat and detoxify and can also treat burns. Simply pound the fresh stems and leaves of the calla lily and apply them externally to the burn wound. Used externally, the calla lily can also prevent tetanus; again, simply pound it and apply it externally to the wound.
Calla lilies are currently a very popular household plant. On the one hand, this is because calla lilies have a graceful form and a certain ornamental value; on the other hand, it is also because calla lilies have a certain medicinal value, being able to clear heat, detoxify and treat burns. Growing calla lilies at home can serve as a standby remedy.
How to grow peace lilies and their feng shui significance
OneThe peace lily is an excellent foliage plant. It can be planted in the ground in southern regions, while in other regions it is mostly grown in pots for ornamental display. The role of the peace lily is not just ornamental. Do not underestimate it: the high transpiration rate of the peace lily can prevent the nasal mucosa from drying out and greatly reduce the likelihood of illness. Especially in the dry winter, placing a pot of peace lilies at home can make the body more comfortable. Let's learn how to grow peace lilies.
How to grow peace lilies and their feng shui significance
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[Plant profile]
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Chinese name:Peace lily
Scientific name:Spathiphyllum kochii
Also known as:Spathiphyllum, white palm, smooth sailing, Spathiphyllum floribundum, silver bract taro
Family:Araceae
Genus:Spathiphyllum
Origin and distribution:The peace lily originates from Colombia and grows in tropical rainforests. It is one of the most popular indoor foliage plants in Europe, and is now cultivated in various places.
Morphological characteristics:A perennial evergreen herbaceous foliage plant. The plant height is 40-60 cm, and the leaves are oblong or nearly lanceolate, tapering at both ends. The flower is a spathe, slightly fragrant, leaf-like; that is, its flower has no petals, but is composed of a white bract and a yellow-white spadix, closely resembling a palm, hence the name white palm. Its flowers are large and conspicuous, and the flower stalk is long and rises above the leaf surface, white or green. The flowering period is May-August.
How to grow peace lilies
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The peace lily is fairly shade-tolerant. As long as there is about 60% scattered light, its growth needs can be met, so it can be kept year-round indoors in a place with bright scattered light. In summer, 60%-70% of the sunlight can be blocked out; avoid direct strong light, otherwise the leaves of the peace lily will turn yellow, and in severe cases sunscald will occur. In northern winter greenhouse cultivation, no shading or little shading is needed. If the light is too dim for a long time, the peace lily will be unlikely to bloom.
The peace lily is a heat-loving species and should be cultivated in a high-temperature greenhouse. In winter, the nighttime minimum temperature should be 14-16 degrees C, and the daytime temperature should be around 25 degrees C. Prolonged low temperatures easily cause the leaves of the peace lily to drop or turn scorched yellow.
During the growing period, the peace lily should be kept with the potting soil frequently moist, but avoid overwatering, otherwise it easily causes root rot and the plant to wither and yellow. In summer and dry seasons, frequently use a fine-nozzle sprayer to spray water on the leaves of the peace lily, and also sprinkle water on the ground around the plant to keep the air humid. In winter, watering should be controlled, with the potting soil slightly moist being appropriate.
For potted peace lilies, the soil should be loose, with good drainage and aeration, and heavy clay soil must not be used. Generally, leaf mold and peat soil mixed with a small amount of perlite can be used to make the substrate; when planting, add a small amount of organic fertilizer as a base fertilizer. Because the peace lily grows quickly and has a relatively large nutrient requirement, a liquid fertilizer must be applied once every 1-2 weeks during the growing season.
The feng shui significance of peace lilies
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The feng shui significance of the peace lily mainly comes from the following two characteristics of the peace lily, namely its ornamental value and its functional value.
The ornamental value of the peace lily: Because its leaves resemble those of the arrowroot and its flowers closely resemble a crane holding its head high, graceful and flawless, it gives people a sense of "pure, calm, peaceful and tranquil" beauty, and is regarded as the "flower of innocence." Because people feel the peace lily has an auspicious meaning, they specially named it "smooth sailing" after the beauty of its flower's appearance.
The functional value of the peace lily: The peace lily is a famous exhaust gas filter. Especially when grown in water culture, the peace lily can regulate indoor temperature and humidity through transpiration, and effectively purify volatile organic compounds in the air, such as alcohol, acetone, trichloroethylene, benzene, toluene, chlorine monoxide, ozone and so on. Among these, its purification rate for ozone in particular is especially high. Placed next to the gas stove in the kitchen, it can purify the air and remove cooking odors, cooking fumes and volatile substances. This beautiful indoor plant, native to the tropical rainforests of Venezuela, is undoubtedly a marvel of medicinal biology.
" Conclusion:Because the peace lily has both beautiful flowers and leaves, is light and graceful, grows vigorously, and is also shade-tolerant, it is deeply favored by people and is often used for indoor greening and beautification. Have you figured out how to grow peace lilies and their feng shui significance?
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