Calla lily

I planted calla lilies last week, in a morning sun and warm shade in evening. Kept them watered, added Miracle Grow gardening soil to the soil with mulch on top of soil. They were beautiful for about a week, but now the foliage is yellowing and they look wilted. What can I do to save them?

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#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 05/12/2016 @ 3:55 pm

Your Calla Lily should be planted in full sun or part sun location.
The bulbs or rhizomes should be planted about 4 inches deep and watered well after planting. The soil needs to be moist but well draining. Over watering can lead to root rot.

I looks like your plants may be suffering some transplant shock.
Check the soil moisture before watering instead of watering on a schedule.
Do not fertilizer until you see them actively growing.

Here are some links to refresh you on the care requirements.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/calla-lily/growing-calla-lilies-and-care-of-calla-lilies.htm ^[1]

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/calla-lily/yellow-calla-lily-leaves.htm ^[2]

Remember that if you live in a colder growing zone you will need to lift the plants to store for winter. Calla Lily are hardy in zones 8 and warmer.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/calla-lily/calla-lily-winter-care.htm ^[3]

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