Zantedeschia aethiopica (Linn.) sprang., Araceae, Zantedeschia is a strong perennial herb.
Generally speaking, white Calla is the most common color in nature, which is referred to as "white horse", while other color Calla is referred to as "color horse".
morphological character:
The leaves are basal, green, thicker, heart-shaped, arrow shaped or arrow shaped, with sheath at the lower part of the whole margin.
Fleshy panicle cylindrical, yellow, with persistent style; Seeds obovate globose. Tuberous.
The normal flowering period is in May, and the specific flowering period varies with planting time.
(it should be noted that the tubers, Buddha flame buds and meat spikes of Calla are poisonous, and accidental ingestion will cause poisoning symptoms such as coma.)
Growth habits:
Like warm, humid and sunny environment. Not resistant to cold and drought.
Calla likes water. The soil should be kept moist during the growth period. After the tubers enter the dormant state in summer, watering should be controlled. The soil shall be clay loam with good fertility and water retention.
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Breeding method:
Split bulb propagation: it is the main propagation method. After the plant enters the dormancy period, peel off the small balls around the tuber and plant it separately.
Ramet propagation: after the flowers bloom from May to June, the old leaves wither, the new leaves grow, or when the pot is changed in mid September, peel off the small stems around the mother plant and put them into the pot for cultivation.
Key points of maintenance:
Watering:
Calla has the saying of "pouring immortal Calla", so the basin soil should be kept wet and can not be short of water. If the environment is dry, spray water on the ground to maintain a humid environment. It should be fully watered during growth and flowering. Keep the basin soil moist, but reduce the watering amount after flowering to facilitate dormancy.
Fertilization: lack of fertilizer or excessive fertilization during the growth of Calla will cause yellow leaves, so pay attention to the application of base fertilizer (sesame paste residue can be selected), and it is best to apply thin fertilizer frequently to continuously supplement the nutrients of basin soil.
Pest control:
The common pests of Calla chinensis are red spider and thrips. They can be sprayed with 1000 times of 50% ethyl acaricide and 4000 times of 2.5% deltamethrin EC respectively.
Calla Lily tuber is prone to rot during dormancy or storage. The surface of the tuber can be sprayed with 1000 times of antibacterial 401 acetic acid solution, dried and stored.
Calla lily is a common flower held by brides in Europe and America
White Calla flower language: "unswerving and faithful love until death"
I just want to be your girl forever
Red Calla has the meaning of "love you all your life"
The flower language of Yellow Calla is "respect and love"
If you are sending flowers to teachers, elders or leaders, Yellow Calla is a good choice
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