Calla Lily - Herbaceous Plant

Other Names for the Calla Lily

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

Habits of the Calla Lily

The calla lily has tubers, relatively thick leaves, a persistent style, and obovoid-globose seeds.

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

The optimal temperature for growth is 15~25℃; when the temperature is higher than 25℃ or lower than 5℃, it is forced into dormancy and the plant stops growing.

The calla lily likes water, and the soil must be kept moist; during the summer dormant period, watering should be controlled.

The planting soil is best a fertile, clay loam with good water retention that can hold moisture for a long time, or it can grow in shallow water. The pH value is between 6.0~6.5.

The Flower Language of the Calla Lily

Calla lilies of different colors have different meanings

Calla lily: universal love, holy piety, hope, eternity, nobility, pure and spotless friendship, elegant temperament, success and contentment, pure and flawless love.

White calla lily: elegant and beautiful, its flower language is "loyal and unchanging, forever united in heart".

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

Pink calla lily: symbolizes loving you for a lifetime.