On the pages of the site I have already talked about others and, but I would like to once again focus on what are, in my opinion, very important issues: when to wake up and how to plant calla lilies. This spring I purchased four new varieties of calla lilies and kept my Yellow Corner calla tuber. And now I will explain to you in detail when I woke up and how I planted the calla lilies.
When to wake up and how to plant calla lilies
- When you buy a calla tuber, make sure that it is correct, i.e. it should not be limp or wrinkled.
- The larger the tuber you buy, the more likely it is that your calla will enjoy flowering in this area.
- If you bought a calla tuber in February-March, then do not rush to wake it up. It’s better to put it in the vegetable compartment of the refrigerator, wrapped, for example, in a paper napkin.
- Wake up calla lilies needed in April. To do this, I take the tubers out of the refrigerator and put them on the windowsill.
- As soon as the calla lilies sprout, I plant the calla lilies in the ground.
How to plant calla lilies correctly
- It is necessary to plant calla lilies in small pots; their volume should be minimal.
- Plant calla lilies shallowly, covering only 2 cm with soil.
- As soon as the soil dries, water the calla lilies, but do not overwater them. Callas are moisture-loving, but do not want to grow in water at all.
- Take the calla lilies planted in a pot to the balcony, because... it needs a difference between day and night temperatures, then your calla lilies will form correctly and bloom.
- When the threat of frost has passed, you can transplant the calla lilies to the flowerbed. You can see how to do this and how to care for calla lilies.
And I also want to introduce you to the varieties of calla lilies that I purchased.
CALLA AMETHYST
This is a very beautiful calla lily with purple flowers.
CALLA VERMEER
The flowers are marble-white, dark cherry inside, and a bright yellow spadix inside.
Every year, after a period of rest In summer 18-22, during the rest period 10-15 During the period of active growth and flowering - daily, during the dormant period - once every 10 days During the flowering period - 2 times a day Diffused lighting, partial shade A dormant period is required for flowering
Lighting
Calla is a light-loving plant, but the lighting for its growth and flowering must be diffused. Does not tolerate direct sunlight.
The flower can be grown in partial shade, it can even tolerate shade, but such lighting negatively affects its flowering.
Poor lighting may be the reason why calla lilies do not bloom or bloom very sparingly.
On hot summer days it is especially important to protect the flower from the scorching rays of the sun. To do this, the pot can be moved to a floor stand and/or covered with a translucent curtain.
Good lighting is necessary for callas all year round. She prefers long daylight hours, so in the fall and winter it is recommended to supplement the plant with artificial fluorescent or phytolamps.
Temperature
This is a plant with a pronounced dormant period, which lasts 2 months a year and begins after the end of flowering. From the beginning of the growing season, a stable temperature with small average daily differences is needed.
It is best to keep the flower in a room at a temperature of 18-22ºС. This plant does not like heat; at temperatures above 27ºС, its leaves begin to dry out, despite the air being humidified. Cold is also detrimental to it, although Ethiopian calla can tolerate a short-term drop in temperature of up to 5ºC.
During the dormant period, the temperature of the plant should be within 10-15ºC.
Watering
This is a marsh plant for which abundant watering is vital. When growing it in pots, the lump of earth in and flowering should never dry out. You need to water daily, but it is better from below through a tray. When watering from above, care must be taken so that water does not fall on top of the tuber or at the growing point.
During the dormant period, water approximately once every 10 days.. The soil should be slightly moist at this time. To water the plant, only warm, settled, soft water is used.
Due to insufficient soil moisture, calla lilies stop growing.
15 minutes after watering, all the water that has flowed into the pan is drained. This will prevent rotting of the root system.
After flowering, the frequency of watering for all species is reduced to once every 7-10 days. After 1-2 months, colored callas must stop watering until the end of the dormant period (end of February).
Spraying
To maintain the air humidity necessary for the plant, it must be sprayed frequently. In summer, in hot weather, you can spray twice a day - early in the morning and after sunset.
Calla responds well to moistening the leaves with a wet sponge or cloth. During the dormant period, the plant is not sprayed, since it lives mainly off the tuber and is not affected by air humidity.
The soil for callas needs to be very fertile and acidified. They will not grow in alkaline soil.
Peat must be present in the substrate for calla lilies.
The best soil mixture for growing them is the following: turf soil, peat, humus and coarse sand in a ratio of 1:1:2:1.
For white varieties, you can use a purchased substrate for flowering aroid plants. Another option is to prepare the soil mixture yourself by mixing one part each of humus, sand and leaf soil, adding ¼ part clay and 2 parts turf soil.
For all types of calla lilies, add 1 tbsp per 3 liters of substrate. spoon of superphosphate.
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Fertilizer
Plants are fertilized during growth and flowering. The plant responds very well to feeding with superphosphate twice a month. You can also use complex fertilizers for flowering plants. During the dormant period, you should not feed the flower.
Calla lilies especially need feeding when there is insufficient lighting.
Before flowering, you should not overuse fertilizers with nitrogen. so that the intensive growth of green foliage does not drown out the formation of buds. After the flower stalks appear, calla lilies can be fertilized with urea. During flowering, organic fertilizing with infusion is recommended. eggshells.
It is useful to alternate root feeding with leaf spraying. It is important to ensure that drops do not fall on the flowers.
Humidity
The marsh calla plant prefers high humidity in the range of 70-80%. It is not easy to achieve such a microclimate in an apartment. To increase humidity, the plant is sprayed at least 2 times a day..
It is also useful to place the flower pot in a deep tray with wet sand or expanded clay. The substrate should always be moist, but not wet, and there should be no water in the pan.
Peculiarities
For long and abundant flowering, calla should rest for 2 months a year. The rest of the time is spent growing and flowering. The dormant period in plants begins at different time, especially when kept in an apartment.
To organize a dormant period for the plant, it needs to be watered less often after flowering, and then almost stop watering. The leaves of the plant turn yellow and dry out, and it goes into a dormant state. Some gardeners do not stop watering and fertilizing after flowering has ended. This way it is possible to achieve a second flowering in the season, but after this a period of rest is already necessary for the plant.
Typically, calla lilies have dormant periods in July and August or January and February.
Their dry leaves are cut off and the pot is removed to a cooler and darker place. After finishing their rest, they are transplanted into new land. Now it is important to properly awaken the plant so that it begins to grow intensively and blooms soon.
Experienced gardeners recommend waiting until the plant wakes up on its own., and immediately after transplanting, water it well with acidified lemon juice water. For 0.5 liters warm water you need a few drops of lemon juice. As a rule, new leaves appear within 1-2 weeks.
Trimming / Support / Garter
During the growth and flowering of the plant, you can sometimes remove yellowed and drying leaves. At the beginning of the dormant period, when all the leaves of the plant have dried, they should be.
As such, pruning is not applied to calla lilies. Only dried leaves are cut off. The procedure is carried out during the dormant period, when the plant does not bloom.
In most cases, the plant does not need support or garter.. However, if the calla lily has reached an impressive size or has become very elongated, you can carefully tie it to a support. This will prevent the pot from tipping over and injuring the flower.
Diseases
Callas are susceptible to some infectious and fungal diseases. Of these, the most common are gray rot, root rot, wet rot and anthracnose.
With gray rot, a dirty gray coating appears on the affected areas of the plant. All parts of the plant are sick. This disease can only be combated by using special antifungal drugs(Vitaros).
The development of root rot is promoted by stagnant water in the soil and poor drainage.. The tubers of the plant rot, and the above-ground part withers. The plant should be transplanted into another soil, drainage should be improved, and treated with fungicidal preparations.
Wet rot affects rhizomes, peduncles, and leaf bases, which darken and become soft. Treatment for this disease has not been developed; diseased plants are destroyed.
Insecticidal preparations are used against pests
Anthracnose is manifested by the appearance of brown round spots on the leaves of the plant, which enlarge and lead to the death of the leaf. The above-ground part must be treated with a fungicidal preparation, and its diseased parts removed.
Calla lilies are affected by aphids and red spider mites. These pests are destroyed by insecticidal preparations.
Problems
Sometimes it takes a long time for a plant to bloom. There may be several reasons for this. The most common is the absence of a rest period. It should be remembered that before flowering begins, the plant must rest for at least 2 months.
Calla may not bloom due to lack of feeding. On the contrary, heavy fertilizing with nitrogen fertilizers leads to blackening of the edges of the leaf blades.
Another common reason for the lack of flowers is low lighting. A plant that begins to bloom may stop blooming if the air humidity is very low.
But even with high humidity, if the air temperature is above 27ºC, the leaves and flower stalks of the plant may begin to dry out and wither.
Reproduction
calla lilies are babies that form on the tuber of the plant. They are separated during transplantation. To grow young plants, you need a shallow container with good drainage.
The soil mixture is poured into the container and young tubers are planted in it.. The distance between them should be at least 10 cm. The cuttings should not be planted deep in the ground; their upper third should be on the surface. Young plants are watered abundantly, and the temperature is maintained within 20-14ºС.
Growing calla lilies from seeds at home is a very troublesome task, but it helps to preserve and improve varietal characteristics.
Before sowing, the seeds are soaked for 5-6 hours in potassium humate, a growth stimulant. Then they are laid out in a container with a damp towel, covered with it and placed in a warm place for a week.
It is important to ensure that the seeds do not dry out during this time.. After germination, the seeds are sown in moist soil and placed in a warm place. Watering is carried out regularly. Grown seedlings are transplanted into individual pots.
Transfer
Calla lilies to new land after the end of the dormant period. This may be in early spring or early autumn.
The plant tuber is removed from the pot, the soil is removed along with the old roots.. If children have formed on it, they can be separated and planted in separate pots. Then the tuber is planted in the same pot in a new earthen mixture.
It is necessary to pour a drainage layer of fine expanded clay. The plant tuber is buried approximately 2/3 into the soil so that all growth points remain on the surface. After transplantation, water the plant rarely - once a week until new shoots appear. After this, abundant watering is resumed.
Calla - flower of death
Sometimes you can hear that calla is. Where did this statement come from?
One of the reasons is that in European countries There is a custom of bringing white flowers to funerals. And often these are calla lilies. This plant can also sometimes be found on the graves of the deceased. However, other white flowers are also brought to funerals, such as lilies, roses, carnations or chrysanthemums.
Some argue that calla lilies do not look like real flowers, but rather like wax figures. Their yellow cob resembles a candle, and their white bract resembles a funeral shroud. However, such statements are purely subjective opinions, not supported by substantiated facts.
Today, almost no one remembers that calla lilies are the flower of death.. This myth has not been confirmed. Nowadays they give kalydas for various holidays and are used to create bouquets, including bridal bouquets! These are universal flowers that can be given to both women and men.
Calla is a very beautiful, graceful flower that exudes a subtle, pleasant aroma. It helps improve immunity, eliminate stress and depression. Gives vigor and improves mood!
Description of the plant and species
Calla is a beautifully flowering representative of the Araceae family, whose homeland is considered to be South Africa. The plant delights with its austere, amazing beauty and many colors.
The calla lily houseplant has bare stems with large leaves shaped like a heart or an arrowhead. Tall peduncles at the top turn into a single-petal flower, which consists of a spadix and a funnel-shaped bract.
Many varieties of calla lilies of various colors have been bred, including even black. Popular types:
Now you know everything about growing calla lilies in a pot and caring for the flower at home.
Callas are quite unpretentious and do not require special care when grown at home or in the garden. However, in order to make growing these delicate flowers carefree for you, you need to follow certain rules for planting and caring for callas.
The article also outlines instructions for choosing a variety, planting and caring for, replanting and propagating calla lilies, following which you will decorate your gardens with wonderfully flowering plants that will not require a lot of time and attention.
Origin and appearance
Calla (Cálla – Latin) belongs to the genus of perennial coastal and wetland plants. Translated from Greek, the name “calla” means “beautiful”. Habitat: marshy banks and swamps of the Northern and Southern hemispheres. It is found in regions with subtropical, temperate, and subarctic climates. This plant can be seen in its natural environment in Russia, and in Europe, and in Canada, and in South Africa.
- In various literary sources, “calla lilies” are called similar varieties from the Araceae family. Among them: calliper, arum, and zandexia.
- Until recently, only Zantedeschia aethiopica from Ethiopia was grown in Russia - a tall plant with thin yellow inflorescences wrapped in snow-white bracts.
- Today, gardeners have at their disposal, in addition to white varieties, such varieties as: golden-yellow Calla Elliott, pink-lilac and red-burgundy Calla Remman.
- The conditions for growing plants with multi-colored bracts are often fundamentally different from the usual agrotechnical methods for caring for white callas.
The flower has a hollow, thick rhizome that spreads over the surface of the soil. In species with white bracts, the root system does not have bulbs or tubers. Callas with colorful spathes are tuberous plants. 
Shape of leaves, flowers and fruits
The leaves of calla lilies are single, oval-heart-shaped. They have a shiny thick plate, the length of which reaches from 6 to 14 cm, and the width from 5 to 12 cm. The top of the leaf plate is pointed, resembling arrowheads. The color of the leaves is green, very rich. There may be inclusions in the form of white spots on the leaf plate.
Small unisexual flowers, which form tall ears, are located on a thick vertical stem. The flowers are surrounded by a spectacular veil - a large funnel-shaped bract, which is naturally white in color. inside. The outer side of the bedspread is light green. Flowering period in natural conditions begins at the end of May and ends in mid-August.
The fruits are bright red berries that form a cylindrical cob. They ripen thirty days after the end of flowering. Under natural conditions, ripening occurs in late summer or early autumn.
Calla is one of the most popular plants among landscape designers, florists and gardeners. It is not surprising that breeders have developed numerous varieties of it, which are successfully used for making romantic bouquets, for decorating personal plots, and for placement in interiors.
Rules for caring for callas in pots
In order for calla lilies to have a chic appearance, you must follow a couple of rules:
If you decide to get yourself such a “miracle”, then you should prepare for its appearance:
- A window sill that is lit only at the end of the day is ideal for growing.
- Pick a pot. The right choice would be a pot with a height of at least 60 centimeters, and the radius from the growing point of the flower should not be less than 20 centimeters. The fact is that growth occurs quite rapidly if fed correctly. This can be done not only with ready-made fertilizers. You can dig a small groove along the edge of a large pot, then put some fruit peels and seed husks in there and cover it all with soil. Pour water at room temperature, and also periodically add tea leaves.
- Needs to be cleaned periodically upper layer and replace it with a nutrient substrate. Do this carefully so as not to damage the roots. In this way you can achieve long-term growth without transplantation.
Remember that white and colored calla lilies require a different approach. Whites need more moisture. During the dormant period, they do not shed their leaves, and their growth continues. Colored ones, in turn, are not so demanding on humidity. They need bright light, and during the dormant period they drop all their foliage. So, if your flower has dropped all its leaves, you shouldn’t throw it away - it’s just getting ready for winter. 
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Care procedures
Planting is carried out before the start of the period of active growth - in April. Tubers are planted in separate containers. At the bottom of the pot you should place a thick, at least five centimeters, layer of drainage material - expanded clay, gravel, or broken brick. Plants need a lot of free space, so the pot should be wide, but not too deep. The capacity must be at least three liters in volume.
In order for the beauty of calla lilies to please you for many years, it is important to know how to replant it correctly. First of all, it should be remembered that replanting must be done every year - after the end of the dormant period. This is especially important for young specimens. They should be replanted into pots, the diameter of which should be several centimeters larger than the similar size of the previous containers. Sprinkle the rhizomes or tubers with a layer of earth, which should not exceed 2-3 cm. A hole must be dug with a depth equal to the diameter of the tuber, increased three times.
If you pinch off the side shoots of calla lilies in a timely manner, and also replace the top layer of soil in the container, then the adult plant can be left without replanting for two years. After the growing season, be sure to cut off the leaves on plants with colored bracts. The flower is poisonous, so be sure to wear gloves when replanting it!
How to care for calla lilies
Caring for calla lilies at home is not particularly difficult. To plant it, it is better to choose a wide container or a small pot. It will grow especially well if the soil has good drainage. In order for the flower to grow well, it must be watered regularly and fertilizers must be added to the soil at least once a month.
Temperature and humidity conditions
- Growing calla lilies at home has its own characteristics. This flower loves light, so you need to take care of good lighting in the place where it grows (both in summer and winter).
- In winter, calla lilies feel the lack of sunlight especially acutely. With the onset of spring, the plant must be gradually accustomed to increasing daylight hours.
- Calla belongs to heat-loving plants and does not develop well in cold conditions. The air temperature in the room should not fall below 18 ºC. But for good growth It is better to maintain the temperature at +22+23 ºC.
Features of caring for indoor calla lilies
Following the structural features of this crop and its origin, caring for it has its own differences from caring for other indoor flowers.
Humidity
The plant feels comfortable at a humidity of 70-80%, so it needs to be sprayed twice a day. Wipe the leaves with a damp cloth and place wet expanded clay or moss on the tray.
When the plant fades, the frequency of watering is reduced (for all types). After a month or two, colored calla lilies should be stopped watering altogether. You cannot immediately transfer the crop to the resting phase by stopping watering or cutting off the leaves. The tubers need to be fully ripe. The rest period usually falls from October-November to the end of February. But this time may shift depending on the conditions of the flower.
Calla also needs good lighting all year round. It is better if it is indirect sunlight. In winter, there is a shortage of it. If there is a lack of light, the crop may not bloom, allowing only stems to grow. White callas need to be illuminated even during the rest period. Colored species may lose their characteristic shade if there is insufficient lighting. 
Rest period
The dormant period begins after flowering ends. Callas with rhizome put in a cooler room, stop feeding, and reduce the frequency of watering. Leave in this state for 2-3 months.
Callas with tubers leave it alone, completely stopping watering and fertilizing, and wait for the natural drying of the above-ground parts of the plant. The tuber is then taken out of the ground and placed in a container with sand - dry!
The container with tubers is placed in a fairly cold place for the winter. In the first half of March rested tubers removed from the sand, planted in a pot with soil and begin to water intensively.
Optimal temperature conditions
For both white and colored callas heat in combination with low humidity are destructive - they are often attacked by pests. Sudden temperature changes entail the cessation of flowering.
- During the growing season, white varieties should be kept at +18-20 degrees. When flowering ends, gradually reduce the temperature to 10-12 degrees. The rest period must last at least 2 months.
- Colored callas feel comfortable at +20-24 degrees. Slight fluctuations in temperature day and night have a good effect on the formation of tubers and leaves.
- After flowering, for ripening, the tubers are kept for 1 month without watering at +25-27 degrees. When they ripen, they are laid without leaves for dry wintering at +3-5 degrees, sprinkled with sawdust.
It is necessary to ventilate the room where the flower is located carefully, since it does not tolerate drafts.
Calla does well in high humidity. To provide her necessary conditions, you can plant it in pots with pallets. The tray is then used as a water reservoir. Evaporating from it, moisture saturates the air, increasing the humidity level in the room. 
Lighting
During the period of active growth, the flower needs good lighting, which it needs to form inflorescences. The plant should be on windowsills with bright but diffused light. The south side of the apartment is optimal for placing callas. The duration of daylight should be at least twelve hours, therefore, in case of insufficient natural light, lamps should be used daylight. Poor lighting is the main reason why calla lilies do not bloom even with good care.
In winter, the flower needs rest. In plants with white bracts, growth stops, and colored callas during the rest period, which lasts from two months to six months, completely lose their leaves and represent a dormant tuber.
The air temperature in the apartment should not be too high. Flowers develop well at +22 – +24°C. In winter, the temperature should be lowered to +15 – +18°C.
Priming
The natural qualities of calla lilies predetermine their love for moist soil, so the watering regime must be observed very strictly. The lump of earth in which this is located indoor plant, must always be moist.
- To provide the necessary humidity, the flower should be placed in a tray with sphagnum, pebbles or expanded clay, which must be constantly moistened.
- Every day, the leaves of white callas are sprayed with water at room temperature. Plants with multi-colored bracts only need to be wiped with a damp cloth, as excess moisture can lead to rotting of their tubers.
- Fertilizing during the active growing season should be carried out regularly, alternating mineral and organic fertilizers. To avoid an increase in the mass of leaves and stems to the detriment of the formation of buds, do not feed fertilizers containing nitrogen before flowering.
Only after the formation of inflorescences can you add urea to the fertilizing composition, and also use a prepared infusion from egg shells. Feed indoor flower in summer it should be every two weeks.
Soil composition and fertilizing
Acidified soils are suitable for callas. The optimal substrate is:
- turf land (2 parts);
- leaf soil (1 part);
- peat (1 part);
- sand (1 part).
In order for the flower to develop correctly, it needs to be fed in a timely manner. Sometimes in the summer callas are planted in open soil, where they receive normal nutrition. But when kept in a pot constantly, complex fertilizers are required. They need to be applied one at a time every 10-14 days.
To prevent the plant from excessively growing leaves (which affects flowering), you should not overdo it with nitrogen fertilizers during the growing season. When flower stalks appear, you need to feed the plant with urea, and during flowering add an infusion of eggshells. You cannot spray the cover of the flower with fertilizers; it may lose its decorative appearance. 
Watering and lighting
Proper watering is one of the main stages of growing calla lilies. These flowers respond very favorably to regular watering and moist soil. Dry soil will stop their growth. White calla, which is accustomed to growing in marshy areas, is especially demanding when it comes to watering. When it is actively growing, it should be watered a lot. This should be done when the top soil dries 1 cm. The remaining water should be drained after 15 minutes.
Colored callas should not be watered so much. It is necessary to avoid stagnation of water in the pan, this can lead to rotting of the roots. Watering is carried out with water at room temperature as the soil dries 2-3 cm.
The most important condition growth and development of the flower is to ensure constant moisture in the soil in which the calla lilies are located. Even the top layer of soil should not dry out!
Still, we should not forget about the natural conditions in which the plant develops - swamps and coastal zones.
Needs watering every day, using soft water with a small amount of salts. In addition, to create an additional source of moisture, you can place a container with a flower on a pallet filled with pebbles, expanded clay or broken bricks. They need to be moistened as they dry.
If water gets on the flowers when watering, they will become covered with unattractive non-decorative spots. To prevent this from happening, there is no need to spray the plant; instead, wipe the leaf blades with a moistened sponge or napkin.
Features of watering and spraying calla lilies
The wide leaves of the plant require special care. They must be regularly wiped from dust with a damp soft cloth. In addition, you need to spray the plant.
Proper watering is an important condition for good growth and development. As noted above, calla lilies love moisture, so they need to be watered regularly and often. Dry soil in a pot can cause disease or death of the plant. It is especially important to monitor the frequency of watering during the hot summer months.
The soil moisture in the pot must be maintained at a constant level, especially during the growing season, and when the flower matures, the number of waterings is reduced, watering only after the top layer of soil has dried.
Homemade callas: care and maintenance
In order for a flower to delight you with its beauty and sophistication for a long time, you need to follow a few simple rules:
- Caring for calla lilies begins with choice the right pot, a bright, cozy place and creating the necessary temperature conditions. This coquette loves a lot of light without direct rays of the sun hitting her. It is advisable that the temperature in the room be kept at 22-25°C.
- Callas need a large number of water. The main thing is that the soil is always moist throughout the growing season. When the seeds begin to ripen, watering can be reduced; it is enough to moisten after the top layer of soil has dried. Of course, you cannot allow water to stagnate, this will lead to rotting of the roots, but overdrying is also unacceptable.
- From mid-winter to March, homemade calla lilies need to be fed once every 10 days.
- Air humidity is an equally important criterion. At temperatures above 20°C, the plant must be sprayed. This procedure should be carried out carefully so that no water gets on the flower bedspreads.
- After purchase, these delicate creatures must be transplanted into a pot. bigger size. For planting, slightly acidic soil is used, consisting of peat, sand and a small amount of deciduous soil. Replant once a year in November.
These delicate coquettes are afraid of drafts. The optimal temperature in summer is 23°C, in winter it is lower – up to +14°C. After a period of rest, pots with plants should be gradually exposed to light. Always trim off yellowed or wilted leaves.
Caring for a strict coquette is not without incidents. The flower is susceptible to diseases such as bacterial or root rot, anthracnose and gray rot. These diseases arise due to improper care and maintenance. 
Transplantation and propagation
Proper transplantation is considered the key to good growth and flowering. When purchasing tubers, you need to pay attention to their appearance. They must be elastic with live apical buds and light yellow skin. Tubers are sold from January to April. Before planting, it is recommended to keep them in a solution of potassium permanganate for 20-30 minutes in order to further protect them from various diseases. This procedure allows you to identify previously invisible defects on tubers. Damaged areas must be scraped off with a knife and then treated with brilliant green.
How to plant tubers correctly? To begin with, a hole measuring 5 cm is made, then a tuber is planted into it to a depth of 10 cm. If the plant is planted at a shallower depth, this will cause lodging of the leaves. It is necessary to water the soil at the time of planting. in moderation. Excessive moisture will cause the bulb to rot. Then the pot must be covered with film to retain moisture and heat.
Transplant required Kalam with rhizomes.
Every year they are transplanted into a larger container, completely replacing the soil. A mixture of:
- turf land (2 parts);
- peat soil (1 part);
- peat (1 part);
- humus (1 part).
The transplant is carried out in the spring, immediately after the rest period.
Reproduction in an apartment
Of course, calla lilies can be propagated by seeds. However, this method should not be used in apartment conditions, since seed germination is low.
The easiest way to propagate is by dividing the rhizomes. This procedure should be carried out in the fall, carefully breaking off parts of the roots from the mother bush and placing them in separate containers with soil until spring. Temperature storage – +12 – +15 °С.
The room where the rhizomes will be stored should have high humidity. The same should be done with the tubers that form on the root system of some types of callas. In spring, new specimens develop shoots.
Reproduction is possible by dividing the tubers. Daughter bulbs are easily separated from the mother bulbs. Propagating the plant by seeds is more problematic, but exciting. Since you will have to pollinate the flowers yourself, you will never know what will happen in the end. New flowers may not have common features with parents. Perhaps you will get a new variety, becoming a breeder of sorts. 
Increase in plant numbers
Calla lilies can be propagated by seeds, division of rhizomes or tubers.
- At propagation by seeds Use only freshly picked ones. Suitable containers are filled with optimal soil, some wood shavings are poured into them, seeds are planted and watered thoroughly. Keep the container warm, watering it regularly. The sprouts are planted in individual pots.
- Rhizome division. Using a well-sharpened knife, cut off the lateral daughter shoots and plant them in separate containers. Please note that the neck of the rhizome should be on the surface of the soil.
- Tubers are planted into containers of suitable size, deepening them to 5-10 cm. The tubers are placed sprouts up and waited for about two weeks, watering periodically.
The appearance of new bulbs and the reproduction of calla lilies
Calla lilies have bulbous rhizomes. They divide, there are more of them, they grow and occupy an ever larger area. Excess must be regularly dug up and replanted or thrown away. The bulb is transplanted into well-drained soil. You need to choose a sunny place for planting.
The bulb should be planted horizontally. The hole should be approximately 10 cm deep. Water the soil generously so that the tuber begins to grow well. You need to separate the bulbs with your hands. Each one must have at least one kidney.
Replanting home callas
- When the dormant period ends, the calla lilies are transplanted into fresh soil. With regular pinching of fresh shoots and replacement of the top layer of soil in the flowerpot, calla lilies can not be replanted for 2 years.
- White flowers should be planted in pots that are suitable for the size of the tubers (at least 15 cm in diameter), but not very deep. A 5 cm drainage layer and substrate are placed in it. You can purchase a universal substrate for flowering indoor crops.
- There is no need to place the calla rhizome deeply, but it is also too shallow. To calculate the correct depth, the diameter of the rhizome must be multiplied by three. When the plant is transplanted, the temperature should be raised little by little. When it begins to actively grow (after 2-3 weeks), you can begin active watering and fertilizing.
Once a year after flowering, the blooming sissy needs to be replanted. To do this, you need to have a large pot with new nutritious soil. When transplanting, propagation can be carried out by separating the children from the mother tuber. This action is considered necessary because this will ensure that the plants bloom every year. Before transplanting, do not forget about abundant watering. During replanting, the earthen ball cannot be destroyed. The same rule applies to palm trees, whose root system is no less demanding.
From pot to flowerbed
If you want to plant a whole flower bed, then the tubers are planted somewhere at a distance of 12 cm from each other. A smaller gap will not allow the flowers to grow beautifully. This rule should not be neglected if you want to achieve excellent flowering. Planting bulbs is easy and quick way get a beautiful flowering plant.
Experienced gardeners also grow callas from seeds. You can always find them in stores. To begin, germinate the seeds in a damp paper towel, placing them in a cool, dark place. After 2 days, the seeds should show signs of growth, after which you can move on to the next stage of planting. Regular seedling soil is suitable for sowing.
It is recommended to place no more than two seeds in each pot. To protect them from rotting, at this stage watering should be done through the bottom of the pot. When the soil dries out, you can spray a little water on top. After the first shoots have appeared, callas can be planted in nice large pots or in the garden. Before planting in new soil, the roots must be washed carefully and thoroughly. Care for a strict coquette will subsequently be organized according to general rules.
Garden callas planting and care
Selection of planting material
When choosing a variety of garden callas, you need to consider several different options plants and decide on one of the most suitable species, which will please you the most in appearance and will suit the growing conditions. The most popular and widespread varieties among flower growers in our country are calla “Ethiopian” and “Rehmanni”. These varieties are considered very capricious, but have all the decorative qualities. Large, eye-catching flowers rise on the stem at a height of about one meter and bloom for a long time.
If possible, it is recommended to purchase only tubers of “local” origin, because they take root faster and begin flowering earlier, unlike those brought from other climatic conditions. Quality tubers should not look limp or shriveled and should be large in size. When purchasing, you must carefully inspect each unit of planting material. 
Landing location
In the garden plot, it is recommended to choose only sunny places for planting callas or, in extreme cases, semi-shaded ones. Flowers love warmth and abundant light, and even in slight shading, their growth and development changes slightly negative side. Although these capricious flowers can get burned from the scorching rays of the sun during the midday hours, it is better to shade their leaves during this period of time. The landing site should not be in drafts.
Soil requirements
It is desirable that the soil is fertile and low level acidity. You can also plant calla lilies on clay soils if you first dig up the area and add equal parts of sand and peat when digging. Since excess nitrogen in the soil has a negative effect on the flowering of a crop, organic nitrogen-containing fertilizers are needed in minimal quantities.
Boarding time
The ideal time for planting garden callas is the month of May. But favorable period determined by a stable air temperature above zero and the absence of night spring frosts. 
Possible problems and difficulties
If you improperly grow and care for calla lilies at home, the following problems may occur:
- Strongly elongated stems plants – very warm air and lack of lighting.
- Increased fragility of leaf petioles– lack of nutrients in the soil.
- Calla doesn't bloom– improper maintenance during winter, weak rest period.
- White coating on leaf blades– infection by the fungal disease “powdery mildew”. It is necessary to treat the plant with colloidal sulfur, a solution of potassium permanganate (0.2-0.3 g per liter of water), a solution of soda ash with soap, Vectra, Skor, Topaz.
- Plant covered with an unpleasant gray coating– fungal disease “gray rot”. The plant requires treatment with fungicides Fundazol, Vitaros, Rovral.
- Suddenly they start leaves and flowers dry out and fall off– root rot. It is necessary to reduce watering, replace a certain amount of soil with new dry soil, and treat with Previkur or Ridomil.
Diseases and pests
Despite care, calla lilies can be susceptible to various diseases:
- When attacked by aphids and spider mites, the following are used: medicines, like Aktellik, Commander, Bison. In case of a weak attack, it is enough to wipe the leaves with soapy water.
- When gray rot appears, the foliage is treated with fungicides (Fundazol, Vitaros).
- If root rot is detected, it is necessary to stop watering, replace the wet soil with dry soil, and treat with fungicides (Previkur).
- When affected by bacterial rot, diseased plants must be destroyed.
- In case of anthracnose, damaged leaves must be removed and the plant treated with fungicides.
Knowing how to care for calla lilies at home, you can create a whole flowerbed on the windowsill, and it’s even nicer to give them to your friends as a holiday gift.
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Calla lily diseases and care during this period
Most plant diseases are caused by bacteria or fungi, including:
Diseases characteristic of indoor calla lilies
Diseases of domestic calla lilies are most often caused by fungal infections and bacteria. Most often, a flower gets sick due to improper care or neglect. Of course, the best option to combat diseases is prevention.
It is necessary to carefully monitor the condition of the soil in the pot, do not allow it to dry out or become waterlogged, and do not expose the plant to direct sunlight or drafts. To successfully fight an existing disease, you need to know its features and symptoms. What diseases most often affect this indoor flower?
Anthracnose
The main sign of anthracnose is the appearance of brown spots on the leaves, their gradual cracking and drying out. The main method of combating anthracnose is to remove damaged leaves and treat the entire plant with fungicidal preparations.
Gray rot
This disease has an adverse effect on all parts of the flower. A gray coating (fungus) forms on the plant. The cause of gray rot is improper care, high air and soil humidity. To get rid of the fungus, it is necessary to treat the flower with fungicidal preparations (Vitaros, Rovral), and also regularly ventilate the room. 
Bacterial rot
Bacterial rot is very difficult to treat, so it is better to destroy the affected flower immediately to prevent the disease from spreading to other flowers.
Root rot
Root rot leads to gradual withering of the flower. When you remove the roots of a plant from the soil, you can see a coating of rot on them. Most often, this disease occurs due to excessive watering and waterlogging of the soil. If root rot is detected in time, the flower can be saved. To do this, the soil in the pot is replaced with drier soil, the amount of watering is reduced, and the flower itself is treated with fungicidal preparations.
More often than others, calla lilies are attacked by spider mites and aphids.
Aphid settles in large colonies and is clearly visible to the naked eye. It leaves a sticky coating on the plant, sucks out juices, inhibiting growth and development. The insecticides Commander, Antitlin, Iskra, Actellik, Biotlin, Bison, and infusions of onion and garlic will help get rid of aphids.
Spider mite“decorates” the entire plant with a thin cobweb; the leaf blades are first covered with small yellow specks, which gradually grow, forming dried areas. Insecticides such as Vertimek, Molniya, Fitoverm, Akarin can destroy ticks. 
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No flowering
Poor flowering or its complete absence occurs as a result of exposure to a variety of unfavorable factors:
- Moving the plant from place to place and frequent replanting weakens the plant and impairs the flowering process;
- Insufficient amount of fertilizer and poor lighting in the room;
- Improper care during the growing season;
- Overgrowth of tubers, leading to weakening of the plant and poor flowering.
Ultimately, caring for calla lilies is not that difficult. It should be taken into account that care for different types of calla lilies varies. For example, white callas require more moisture, and their growth does not slow down during the period of dormancy and lack of flowering.
For colored callas, air and soil humidity are less important, but good lighting is a prerequisite for good development. In addition, colored calla lilies shed their foliage with the onset of the dormant period. Inexperienced gardeners begin to panic, thinking that the plant has died. In fact, the calla is simply sleeping; at the beginning of summer, the leaves on it grow again.
Threats to the flower
Callas may be affected various diseases, which are caused by both viruses and pests. If the leaves turn yellow and curl, and a mesh pattern appears on the peduncles, then these changes are caused by thrips. In this case, treatment with insecticidal preparations is necessary.
Changes in the color of leaves and flowers, as well as their deformation, can cause rot caused by the presence of certain bacteria. The flower should be treated with a soap solution and appropriate ready-made products should be used for treatment.
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Calla lily pruning
As such, pruning is not applied to the flower; only dried leaves are trimmed. This procedure is recommended to be carried out during the dormant period of the flower, from June to September. The plant does not bloom at this time, and some of the leaves on it wither and dry out.
Calla lily propagation methods
There are three ways to propagate a flower at home:
How to transplant calla lilies
The first transplant is performed after strengthening the seedlings. To do this, select a wide and tall pot, make sand drainage at the bottom, and pour nutritious soil into it. Then holes are made in the soil and the sprout and roots are placed there. During transplantation, it is recommended to treat the roots of the seedlings with a biogrowth stimulator. This must be done with great care so as not to harm the fragile calla lily sprouts.
When the sprout is transplanted, it is watered with a small amount of distilled water (you can also add a little peat-humic fertilizer to it to help the plant quickly adapt to new conditions).
If the calla lily was purchased in a store, then immediately after delivery home it is transplanted into a larger pot. The flower feels good in slightly acidic soil, which you can prepare at home yourself. To do this you will need deciduous soil, peat and some sand. It is recommended to transplant adult flowers in late autumn, in November.
Feeding and fertilizing domestic callas
When growing a flower at home, you must remember the need for periodic feeding.
- If you want to achieve year-round flowering, then the amount of fertilizing must be increased. However, you need to make sure that the flower does not receive too much. For example, a large amount of nitrogen in the soil negatively affects the leaves - they turn black around the edges.
- It is better to fertilize from January to March. For full flowering, fertilizing once a week will be enough.
- Callas are suitable for fertilizers that stimulate growth and flowering (superphosphate and potassium nitrate), and in flower shops you can even find special fertilizers that contain the optimal amount of microelements and nutrients.
In addition to feeding with mineral fertilizers, calla lilies must be fed with organic fertilizers at least once a year. 
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Callas need regular fertilization, especially if there is a lack of sunlight. Feeding is carried out every 2-3 weeks, alternating complex mineral and organic fertilizers.
Before flowering Nitrogen is not used so that the intensive growth of leaves does not suppress the formation of buds; after the formation of inflorescences, urea and crushed eggshells can be added to the ground.
Growing seeds for seedlings
Typically, calla lilies are propagated in this way by breeders. But if you grow it at home, the seeds are first soaked for 6 hours in a natural plant biostimulator - potassium humate. Then they are laid out on a tray with a damp towel. Cover the top with the same towel and place in a warm place for a week. Make sure that the seeds do not dry out. The towel should be damp, not wet. When the seeds germinate, they need to be sown in trays with soil and left in a warm place until shoots appear. Discard ungerminated seeds. Then you can transplant the seedlings into a pot.
Completion of the growing season
The crop continues to grow as long as it is in moist soil. The growing season ends in September – October. The leaves begin to gradually die. As yellowing begins to appear, watering should be reduced. After 2-3 weeks it should be stopped completely. The leaves should dry out on their own, allowing the remaining microelements to enter the tubers.
If calla lilies grow in a pot, you don’t have to dig them up. Move the plant to a cool place (balcony, veranda). It is important that the rest period lasts at least 3 months. Otherwise, the calla runs the risk of not blooming.
Note to flower growers
Why doesn't calla lily bloom?- this question cannot always be answered with certainty. There may be several factors that can cause this problem. The presence of many bulbs that have not been replanted for a long time, frequent replanting, changing the location of the flowerpot, improper care. All this weakens the mother plant, and the calla does not bloom.
Why do calla lilies' leaves turn yellow and dry?
There are many reasons for yellowing and drying of calla leaves:
The calla has faded, what should I do?
If after flowering the leaves are still green, then you need to continue watering and wait for them to dry out. You need to water less and less each time. After the leaves die off, you can send the plant to rest.
Why calla lilies are called “flower of death”
There are many legends associated with this flower. It looks like a blanket that wraps a yellow cob, similar to a candle. Apparently this is why calla lilies are called the flower of death. Indeed, in some European countries death is associated with the color white. There you can often see calla lilies at funerals.
Nowadays, few people remember this superstition. The myth about why callas are flowers of death has not been confirmed, although it continues to scare some people away from buying this flower.
Caring for calla lilies at home is quite affordable and not very labor-intensive. By following simple growing rules, you can achieve regular flowering, healthy greenery, and as a result, additional decoration of any interior. And finally, we recommend watching the video on this flower, we wish you a pleasant viewing.
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Calla lilies: basic questions and answers
QUESTION: Why do some callas bloom in summer and others in winter? ?
ANSWER: Two groups of calla lilies are used:
1. Ethiopian rhizomatous
, it blooms in autumn-winter, then sleeps until summer, and it needs dry rest from March to June (white callas)
2. South African Coloreds bulbous Calla lilies bloom in the summer and should sleep cool in the winter. They slowly shed their leaves in the fall and rest in the winter.
Can be taken out and stored in peat or sand to prevent them from drying out.
Both types can be grown either in the garden (and in the basement in winter) or at home on the windowsill.
QUESTION: I bought calla lilies in February. What to do with them?
ANSWER: After purchasing in February, put the tubers in the refrigerator in a bag of sawdust (or basement) until April, and then plant them in pots for germination.
QUESTION: It is better to immediately plant purchased calla tubers in a pot or keep them in the refrigerator until planting ?
ANSWER: After purchasing, it is better to store callas in the refrigerator in the vegetable department or in a cold cellar until it stops, even if they have already hatched
QUESTION: Do you need to germinate calla lily tubers in the spring before planting?
ANSWER: Yes, unawakened tubers can be put into germination in the spring, two weeks before planting in the ground, like gladioli.
QUESTION: How to store calla lilies in the refrigerator?
ANSWER: When storing, it is better to use several layers of paper or newspapers and store them in a container with holes (like those in which cherry tomatoes are sold in winter). Watch out for condensation - the tubers should not be soggy.
QUESTION: The calla lilies in the refrigerator are moldy, what should I do?
ANSWER: Remove the tubers and dry them in a cool place. Carefully cut off the moldy and rotten areas with a knife, lubricate the wounds with brilliant green or Maxim. We wrap the dried tubers again in newspapers and put them in the refrigerator.
QUESTION: When to plant callas in OG ( open ground)?
ANSWER: At the same time when you plant gladioli. When it's warm in your area. Usually this is the end of April - beginning of May.
QUESTION: What is the best way to plant callas?
ANSWER: Plant shallowly, about 5 cm. It’s better to plant in a cluster; it’s beautiful when different varieties sit next to each other.
QUESTION: What do calla lilies like?
ANSWER: Callas love the sun. White forms love a lot of water and can even grow in a pond. Colored people are less whimsical. Sometimes you can feed it sour.
Calla always attracted unusual shape inflorescences, extravagant appearance and extraordinary aroma. But flower growers also love it because the flower can be easily grown both in the garden and in a pot at home. In any of these cases, calla lilies are a relatively unpretentious plant.
Planting calla lilies in the garden in spring
Calla lilies are planted in open ground only in spring. Autumn planting involves wintering in the ground, and the plant’s root system may not tolerate this.
Did you know?Calla belongs to the genus perennial plants, united in the arum family. Its natural habitat is damp soils. South America, Africa. Its closest relative in the Northern Hemisphere is the calla lily.
Selecting a location and optimal planting dates
Although calla lilies are a relatively unpretentious plant, choosing a place for it is quite difficult. It should be shade or partial shade, but with a fairly large amount of light. Make sure that at noon in summer the flowers are not burned by direct rays of the sun, otherwise the leaves of the plant will wither and dry out. It is advisable for the flower to grow in the shade of trees or bushes. Also remember that callas do not tolerate drafts well.
They also do not like stagnant water. Therefore, groundwater under the site should be far away, and the territory itself should not contribute to stagnation of water. The soil for plants should have good drainage and be slightly acidic. The ideal soil for a flower is a mixture of leaf humus, peat, sand and garden soil in equal proportions.
Did you know?Calla has another official name - zantedeschia. It is also sometimes called Richardia or Ethiopian calla lily. The second name for the plant was given by the German botanist Kurt Sprengel. He gave the flower the name of the Italian botanist Giovanni Zantedeschi, who was his friend. This name has not taken root very well in floriculture circles, and the plant is more often called calla lily.
Another important question: when to plant callas in open ground. The time is chosen when the last frosts have stopped and the air and soil have warmed up sufficiently. As a rule, this is the beginning of May.
Preparation of planting material
For planting, you need to choose strong and strong tubers of the plant. Moreover, the larger they are, the greater the chances of seeing flowers in the first year of planting. Shriveled and limp tubers may not be viable. It is not recommended to immediately plant tubers in the ground; they must be pre-treated. So, if you bought them back in February, the planting material should be wrapped in a napkin and kept in the lower part of the refrigerator.
Otherwise, preparation for planting calla bulbs consists of keeping the tubers in a weak solution of potassium permanganate and then sanitizing them. Damaged and rotten areas are carefully cut out, and the sections are treated with brilliant green. After this, they are ready to be planted in open ground.
Some gardeners practice early planting of planting material in pots - in March-April. The bulbs are planted in specially prepared shallow pots: the containers are pre-disinfected, and the soil is calcined in the oven. The tubers are immersed 2–3 cm in the substrate and watered once or twice a week. From April, they can be taken out onto the balcony or into the greenhouse to awaken. The plants are transplanted into open ground along with a lump of earth.
Important!For calla lilies, porous pots are chosen to ensure sufficient air ventilation. It is important that no other plants grow in the pot or nearby - calla lilies are jealous of their neighbors. Periodically, the top layer of soil is carefully removed so as not to damage the protruding roots, and fresh is added.
Preparing the site for planting
The area where the callas should grow is cleaned and dug up with a substrate of sand and leaf humus, taken in equal parts. Make sure the soil has good drainage. Since calla lilies like slightly acidic soil, it is worth adding some pine needles to the soil around the planting site. It will attract earthworms, which contribute to soil oxidation. Also prepare a complex mineral fertilizer, which should be applied at a rate of 30-40 g per square meter of area.
Planting tubers on the site
When planting garden callas in open ground, carefully remove them from the pot so as not to damage the tubers, as they are very fragile. They are immersed in pre-prepared holes approximately 5–10 cm deep. The distance between them depends on the size of the bulb, but not more than 40 cm. It is not recommended to press planting material into the soil, but only lightly sprinkle it on top, otherwise the roots may rot.
The planted plants should be watered well and should not be taken care of for the next couple of weeks. If after a couple of weeks the sprouts have not appeared, you need to moisten the soil around the hole so that water does not get on the tubers themselves, which can rot.
Important!The lack of seedlings in the first weeks should not be scary. The plant does not stretch upward until it forms root system, and this can take up to a month. Calla lilies also bloom within a month.
How to care for calla lilies
The agricultural technology of calla lilies is extremely simple. It needs to be watered regularly and then loosen the soil, while maintaining sufficient light and heat conditions. If you applied fertilizer when planting, then, in principle, it does not require any more fertilizing. If you attracted earthworms to the site in advance, then loosening may not be necessary, although it is better to do this after each watering.
Did you know?Before the rain, drops of dew appear on the leaf wrapping the inflorescence and on the tips of the green leaves of the calla lily.
If fertilizing is necessary, then you should choose fertilizers for corms, which should be applied once every two to three weeks. When the plant blooms, add 15-20 g of potassium under each bush. It is important not to overdo it with nitrogen-containing fertilizers, as they help increase the green mass of the plant.
A very important question - how to water callas? They love moisture, but cannot stand it when the water stagnates. Therefore, the soil should not be allowed to dry out, but there is also no need to flood the tubers.
Did you know?Beginning flower growers call a calla flower the leaf that envelops the inflorescence spadix and can be of different colors. In fact, the flower of the plant, although fragrant, is inconspicuous.
To stimulate the growth of the bush, it is necessary to cut off all flower stalks after their flowering period. At the same time, young shoots should not be touched. If you properly care for calla lilies, you will get up to a dozen flower stalks.
The advantage of the flower is that pests or diseases rarely appear on it. Sometimes whiteflies may appear on it, but they do not cause significant harm to the plant.
Calla lily propagation methods
Reproduction of calla lilies depends on the type of plant. Some have branched powerful rhizomes, others have strong tubers. In the latter case, propagation is carried out by planting ready-made planting material. Otherwise, by dividing the bush. But both of them can be propagated by seeds. True, this is a very troublesome and unreliable method.
Did you know?There are only eight main types of flowers, of which only three are cultivated: Ethiopian calla, calla rehmann, calla eliota. The rest are a product of selection from these.
Tubers
For propagation, planting material is purchased from specialized stores, where it goes on sale by the end of February. Having selected firm, dense and whole tubers, place them in a tray and place them in a cool place with a temperature of 5-7°C. Ventilate and turn them over periodically.
Tubers should be planted in spacious pots in April. Each tuber has a clearly visible tubercle, which is the top of the plant. Having immersed the planting material 2–3 cm into the substrate, sprinkle it with soil and take it into a room with a temperature of 20–22 °C. Make sure that the soil in the pot does not dry out, but do not overwater it.
Gradually take the pots out onto the balcony for hardening. The plant can be planted in open ground in late spring or early summer. The planting scheme depends on the variety. Those flowers that are small in stature planted at a distance of 20 cm, medium - 35 cm, high - 50 cm.
Dividing the bush
This method is only suitable for the Ethiopian calla variety and its derivatives. You can divide its bush in the fall during planned digging. The shoot along with the rhizome is separated from the general bush, trying to preserve as much soil as possible on it, and planted in a pot with a special mixture. The pot should be placed in a closed room with a temperature of 12-15°C and high humidity. At the beginning of spring, the first shoots should appear, and by the beginning of summer the plant is ready for planting in open ground. Planting material can also be purchased at any nursery.
Calla lilies are propagated by seeds mainly by breeders. If you do this at home, there is a high probability that the seeds will not sprout. Soaking in a biostimulating solution for 5 to 6 hours will help increase the chances of success. Most often, potassium humate is used for these purposes. After soaking, the seeds are laid out on a damp tray, which is placed in a warm place for 6–8 days. Make sure that the seeds do not dry out. Once they have sprouted, they should be placed in the ground and grown in a warm room until strong shoots emerge. Only when the plant has strengthened can it be planted in open ground. If you sow germinated seeds into it without going through this stage, in most cases they die.
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