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calla lily (Zantedeschia aethiopica)

Calla Lily (Zantedeschia aethiopica) is an elegant perennial herb, prized for its striking white, funnel-shaped spathes and glossy green leaves. Native to Southern Africa

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Sunlight

Prefers bright indirect light to partial shade.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during growth, reduce during dormancy.

Soil

Rich, moist, well-draining loam

Temperature

Thrives in 15-25 °C, protect from frost.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor

Fertilizer

Feed every 2-4 weeks during growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers bright indirect light to partial shade.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist during growth, reduce during dormancy.

Active Growth & Dormancy

Soil

Rich, moist, well-draining loam

Temperature

Thrives in 15-25 °C, protect from frost.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor

Fertilizer

Feed every 2-4 weeks during growing season.

Active Growth

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Indoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.6-1.2 m

Spread

0.6-1 m

Growth Rate

Moderate to Fast

Dormancy

Seasonal

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Sagittate

Flower Size

15-25 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

60000

Weed Status

Yes

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Synonyms
Arodes aethiopicum (L.) Kuntze
Calla aethiopica L.
Calla ambigua Salisb.
Colocasia aethiopica (L.) Link
Otosma aethiopica (L.) Raf.
Pseudohomalomena pastoensis A.D.Hawkes
Richardia aethiopica (L.) Spreng.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classLiliopsida
  • orderAlismatales
  • familyAraceae
  • genusZantedeschia
  • speciesZantedeschia aethiopica
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

Yes

Rating: 7/5

Toxic for pets

Yes

Rating: 7/5

Edible

No

All parts of the Calla Lily contain insoluble calcium oxalate crystals, which cause severe irritation upon ingestion. Symptoms include intense burning and irritation of the mouth, tongue, and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing.

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