How to care for Calla lilies
Miniature knowledge series, about how to care for Calla lilies and the cultivation methods and precautions related to Calla lily flowers, let's learn about them together.
Calla lilies are native to southern Africa and can now be planted in many places. They can not only be used as potted plants for display, but their flowers can also be used for medicinal purposes. If you want to learn how to cultivate Calla lilies, fertile soil, adequate sunlight, and moderate watering are essential. Let's take a look at the cultivation methods and precautions for Calla lilies together!
1. Provide fertile soil
The soil for cultivating Calla lilies should be mainly sandy loam, then mixed with decomposed leaf soil, garden soil, and fine sand in the ratio of 6:3:3:1, and add 1/5 organic fertilizer after mixing. It is also necessary to do a good job of soil disinfection, and only after disinfection is complete can planting proceed.
2. Appropriate sunlight
This flower does not need to be placed in direct sunlight all day, about 3-5 hours of sunlight each day is sufficient, and the rest of the time can be kept in a place with scattered light. If it is in the summer, too strong sunlight can cause the Calla lily to only produce buds and not bloom, so we need to prepare for shade early.
3. Watering frequency
Although Calla lilies are not afraid of water and there are no precedents of them being watered to death, it is important not to overwater them just because they are not afraid of death, as they may rot even if they do not die. It is recommended to decide based on the moisture of the soil surface, ensuring that the soil does not dry out. Generally speaking, it is recommended to water once every 3-4 days in spring and autumn, once every two days in summer, and just once a week in winter.
4. Precautions
Although Calla lilies can be planted anywhere, they are very susceptible to frostbite, and even die directly, when the temperature is around 0°C in winter. Therefore, it is necessary to prepare for warmth in advance when planting them in winter to avoid frostbite.
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