What other names does calla lily have? Let's get to know its aliases
Calla lily originated in Egypt and is a perennial aquatic herb, now developed into an amphibious plant. The flowers are highly toxic, and accidental ingestion can cause coma, yet they have great ornamental value. Dwarf or small varieties placed in pots on windowsills or in front of mirrors are full of exotic charm, especially vivid and lovely.
Alias of calla lily
The flowers of calla lily come in many colors, and the colored ones can be collectively called "haiyu". Other countries also have different names, such as: cigu flower, water taro, wild taro, cigu flower, calla lily, flower taro
Habits of calla lily
Calla lily has tubers, relatively thick leaves, persistent style, and obovate-spherical seeds.
It likes a warm, humid environment with sufficient sunlight. It is not tolerant of cold or drought.
The optimum temperature for growth is 15~25°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. During the summer dormant period, watering should be controlled.
The planting soil is best a fertile, clay loam with good water retention, able to retain water for a long time, or it can grow in shallow water. The pH value is between 6.0~6.5.
Flower language of calla lily
Calla lilies of different colors have different meanings
Calla lily: universal love, holy piety, hope, eternity, nobility, pure and clean friendship, elegant temperament, success and contentment, pure and flawless love.
White calla lily: elegant and beautiful, its flower language is "faithful and unchanging, forever united in heart".
Red calla lily: symbolizes holy piety, forever united in heart, good fortune and happiness, purity, liking.
Pink calla lily: symbolizes loving you for a lifetime.
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