Why is my calla lily drooping and going brown? I've been treating my calla lily more like my orchid. I have it in a window where it gets direct sun.
Here is an article on calla lily droop that will help you:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/calla-lily/drooping-calla-lilies.htm
Why are my calla lily leaves turning yellow? We have the plant inside near afternoon and evening light.
Yellow leaves can be caused by a number of things. Typically in houseplants, it is either underwatering or overwatering. Water when the top of the soil feels dry, but to do let the soil dry out all the way. This article will have some other causes for yellow leaves: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/plant-leaves-turn-yellow.htm
We live in western PA. We are wanting to grow our own black and golden colored lilies for a June 24, 2017 outdoor wedding. The wedding ceremony will be held at our home. Can we plan for these to be blooming for that wedding date, either by growing them in containers indoors or out? What is the best way to accomplish this successfully if at all? Is there a certain size and or age of a tuber that will be more likely to produce blooms? Any help with this would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Lisa
I would recommend that if you are growing plants for a specific (and important) event like a wedding, that you have a backup plan.
If you are just now planting these and they are a new planting, it is unlikely that they will be able to bloom successfully for you. There is a chance, but the first year a plant is growing, you will often see fewer or even no blooms than when compared to an established plant.
A larger plant will be more likely to produce the flowers you need when you need them, but, again, if you are planting these new, larger plants are more likely to suffer from transplant shock and die.
My lilies seem to be drooping over. What can I do to prevent that?
This article will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/calla-lily/drooping-calla-lilies.htm
I have a calla lily in a pot indoors and the flowers are turning brown on the outer edges.what should I do
That's normally what follows the flowers turning green, and it means the plant is entering a dormant stage. If yours didn't turn green first, another possible cause could be that the edges of the flowers are getting sunburnt from too much direct light (if you're in a warmer climate). Keep in mind even though the plant might be indoors, glass magnifies the heat.
These articles may help you:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/calla-lily/green-calla-lily-blooms.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/calla-lily/deadheading-calla-lily-plants.htm
The leaves are curling in on themselves from the side of the leaves going inward. Also there will be a water droplet hanging from the end of some of the leaves at times after watering the plant.
Curling leaves are an indicator that the plant is not getting enough water. While you may be watering regularly, the water may not be penetrating the rootball. You should try soaking the pot in water for 5-10 minutes to make sure that the rootball is hydrated and so it will properly take water in again.
Also check the plant for pests. They may be sucking water from the leaves, which would also cause the curling.
My mother got a brown calla lily two years ago as a gift. She knows nothing about plants so I took over. I watered it when it became dry, didn't over water it, didn't under water it, and it's in full sun. Here in the last few months its leaves have turned brownish yellow and began drooping. It has not been repotted since it was given to us, and I have failed to fertilize it. Its roots are still alive and striving, it just seems that the leaves aren't getting enough nutrients. What do I need to do? Please help.
Calla Lily plants do need a dormancy period after blooming.
The links below will help refresh you on the care requirements.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/calla-lily/growing-calla-lilies-and-care-of-calla-lilies.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/calla-lily/make-calla-lily-bloom.htm