What are the growing environment requirements for calla lily? Detailed explanation of suitable conditions

Other names for calla lily

Calla lily flowers come in many colors; the colored ones can collectively be called alocasia, and other countries also have different names, such as: cigu hua, 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, and sunny environment. It is not tolerant of cold or drought.

The optimum temperature for growth is 15 to 25°C; when the temperature is higher than 25°C or lower than 5°C, it is forced into dormancy and the plant stops growing.

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

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

The flower language of calla lily

Calla lilies of different colors have different meanings

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

White calla lily: elegant and beautiful; its flower language is "loyal and unswerving, 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.