What are these? Only two or three flowers are full of these pod-like green things. They are round and are in clumps. What is this? Should I be concerned that it is something that could hurt the plant, etc. or something good?
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/bulbs/calla-lily/growing-calla-lilies-and-care-of-calla-lilies.htm
Why do my outdoor calla lilies have a mass of round connected green nodules filling the flower? This is on one of my plants. . . not any other.
This is the seedpod, which should be left to ripen on the plant before collecting for seed propagation or you may cut it off.
I have potted calla lilies that are blooming in big clusters. One flower has a large bunch in the center of it, which then blooms into multiple flowers. Has anyone seen this before? I have pictures if needed.
This is a condition called a fused blossom or fasciated blossoms. It is kind of like the siamese twins of the plant world. It can be cause by several things - from bacteria to just plain mutation. In most cases, while the flowers look odd, it is not harmful to the plant.
Please advise me about the care of calla lily. The plant is through producing flowers and the rest of the plant is now falling over. Should I cut the leaves? Also, I have not taken the bulbs out of the ground for several years and the plant does very well each year. I live in the northwest Salem, OR.
You may cut the flower stalk to the ground but leave the foliage for next year's blooms. Also, if your plant has happily returned each year without any issues, then simply leave it and continue care as usual.
I bought calla lilies for indoor growing. It is August and the leaves and flowers started falling off. Is it getting ready for winter, or am I doing something wrong? What can I do to make them flower again?
In order for the plant to rebloom, it must go through dormancy. This article should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/calla-lily/make-calla-lily-bloom.htm
I have read your tips regarding wintering calla lilies and appreciate the information. You talk about Calla lilies being 'stunted' without a lot of sun. Does this mean they don't open all the way? It gets into the 80's and 90's in Colorado. Is this too hot for full sun? My Calla lilies bloomed this year (they had blooms when I bought them. . . deep salmon colored blooms) but the blooms stayed curled up, which I loved, but does that mean they are not getting enough sun? I don't want to burn them up in our hot weather. Please advise!
If the climate is very hot and very sunny, you might consider planting the calla lily in light afternoon shade or you can provide some shade during the hottest part of the day with a shade cover. For those in pots, you can simply move them to an ideal location as needed.
The flowers were tall and blooming, but now the base of the flowers are large and very hard and heavy and bending over and just have a partical small bloom. What is causing this?
Thank you.
It sounds as if they are getting ready to produce seed pods. As the pods mature, their weight will naturally bend the stem to the ground. Eventually, they will begin to turn yellow and become mushy, indicating they are ripe. At this point, you can harvest the pods for propagating additional plants. Otherwise, you can simply cut them off once they appear or cut the spent blooms just prior to their development.