My calla lily is originally from bulbs, 13 years ago. I have kept it as a houseplant ever since. It has only bloomed once. I understand the light problem. I put it outside in the summer a few times and the foliage got nice. But bugs also found my calla. I haven't put it outside this summer because of microscopic black bugs that suck the juice from leave surfaces. I used soap on leaf surface, no help for leaf. I have tried bug spray for tiny bugs today, on leaf and soil. I did buy new potting soil to rescue calla, but don't know if the bugs are in the roots and would be transferred to new pot. Should I just toss calla? I hate to do it. Thanks for any ideas.
In addition to repotting in fresh soil, hose down the plant beforehand and then treat it with neem oil to take care of the pests.
I have two calla lilies in the same pot (nice big one) on the patio getting morning sun until about noon. The one is thriving but the other has a problem. The leaves are curling and feel limp to the touch. Could you please give advice? Many thanks Pennie
It may be time to repot the Calla Lilies. They may be root bound and not have the soil to support both plants.
Here is a link with more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/calla-lily/transplanting-calla-lilies.htm
At the end of two of the bloom stems is a pod (looks like a milkweed pod) with a dozen or so small, round pellets. Are these seeds? This is the first time that I have ever seen this. If these are seeds, can I plant them next year? Do I let them dry as a pod or should I separate them?
Yes, this is the seed pod. You can simply cut it off or leave it. You can also choose to save the seeds by cutting off the dried seedpod and storing the seeds in an airtight container until ready to plant. Of course, seed grown plants will take much longer to grow and produce flowers. Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/calla-lily/growing-calla-lilies-and-care-of-calla-lilies.htm
My white calla lilies from last year produced yellow calla lilies this year. Is that possible? The white ones were planted along with a salmon colored one in the same pot last year. I removed them in fall, washed them, let them dry, and put them in in basement during winter..I live in zone 4. This year, I planted them and currently I have 6 coming up in the same pot and they are all yellow.
You may have had a pot of mixed bulbs from the start. They are often planted and forced this way in the greenhouses.
They may have not bloomed the first season but now are making an appearance.
We commonly have this question and experience a few times a year from gardeners. Enjoy them! Love the bucket!
Here is a link with more information on Calla Lilies.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/calla-lily/green-calla-lily-blooms.htm
Why are there water droplets at the end of the leaves of my Calla Lilies? They are houseplants.
This is a naturally occurring event called transpiration. The plant is getting rid of excessive water or moisture that the roots cannot absorb.
Cut back slightly on the watering.
Here is a link to refresh you on the care requirements.
I live in FL. I received a calla lily for Easter. I would like to keep it inside in a pot. Should I transplant it into a larger pot and keep watering it? Or do I just stop watering and let it die down for a while? We have so many plants here that just grow all year round. I don't know what to do with this one.
If it has already bloomed, you should let it go dormant so you can get more blooms in the future. This article will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/calla-lily/make-calla-lily-bloom.htm
My calla lily plants are left outdoors year round. I have not divided them. They are pink and yellow plants. They are in containers. They grow and bloom but most blooms do not open. Hope you can help.
If buds are not opening fully, they likely need more water. Increase your watering. They should be watered at least daily and twice a day if the temps are over 80 F, especially if they're in containers. You can also add some phosphorus, such as bone meal, to the soil.