Soil Type For Container Garden Of Peacock Gladiolas And Calla Lillies

Question

I planted my calla lilies and peacock glads last year and the plants were big and luscious but no flowers. What type of potting soil do I need?

Answer 1

Since you had that issue last year, I would go with a commercial mix that does not have fertilizer in it. All the big box brands have fertilizer in them, so you may have to go to a plant nursery to get a bag. Then you can control the amount of fertilizer, especially nitrogen, your plants are receiving. Here is how to take care of them:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/calla-lily/feeding-calla-lily-plants.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/calla-lily/make-calla-lily-bloom.htm

On the peacock orchid, if you grow them as annuals, you don't need fertilizer. If they overwinter or you bring them inside over winter, the next spring add some 5-10-10 slow release fertilizer as a side dressing.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/peacock-orchid/growing-peacock-orchids.htm