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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    August 20, 2011
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    They normally go into dormancy in the winter. However, ones that are in containers can be forced into dormancy anytime. Stop watering the plant and place it in a cool, dark place for at least 2 months. Then bring it out and start to care for it. It should bloom in 1-2 months after this. They may need more water and light to avoid going into dormancy, or you can just let them go and then enjoy another round of blooms indoors later in the year. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/calla-lily/make-calla-lily-bloom.htm

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    Heather on
    August 23, 2011
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    Really you should be watering by touch rather than by time. Calas like moist soil, so when the top of the soil starts to feel that it is drying out, you should water it.

    What it sounds like though is that your plant has transplant shock. This article will help:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/learn-how-to-avoid-and-repair-transplant-shock-in-plants.htm

    As to yellow leaves meaning overwatered, this is not true. It can indicate both that the plant is overwatered or underwatered as well as that the plant may not be getting enough light.

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    Nikki on
    August 30, 2011
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    It is likely not something you have done is this is happening after only a week. It was something that happened before you got it. It sounds like it has crown or root rot. Both are caused by overwatering and would not happen in just a week. Here is information on root rot to help you with it:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/treating-root-rot-gardening-tips-for-housplants.htm

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    Nikki on
    September 5, 2011
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    It's possible that they could either be overwatered or missing nutrients. Have the soil tested to fix any possible nutrient issues. In the meantime, you could try adding some phosphorus to the soil to help promote blooming.

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    Heather on
    September 5, 2011
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    September 6, 2011
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    Nikki on
    September 7, 2011
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    Once the blooms have all faded and are replaced with seed pods, then the plants are normally done for the season. You can cut the spent blooms right after flowering, unless you want to save the seeds. Since the seed pods naturally weigh down the stems, they will bend over to the ground. Cutting the spent blooms or seed pods will prevent this.

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