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  • Answered by
    MichiganDot on
    October 26, 2018
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    It is normal for flowers to fade or turn color as they age. Remove them at this point as you don't want the plant to put energy into making seeds. You want more flowers! Depending on how much bright sunlight the plant gets, you may need supplemental lighting to keep it blooming. The winter sun doesn't pack much punch in the northern half of US. Water to keep the soil moist, not wet. Wiggle your finger an inch deep into the soil and only water if soil is dry at that depth. Use a balanced fertilizer. This article is on growing calla lily indoors: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/calla-lily/container-grown-calla-lilies.htm
    Here is a list of other articles on calla lily: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/calla-lily

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    October 31, 2018
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    This is, more than likely, an issue of having too much nitrogen in the soil. This will cause the plant to grow very well with leaves, but will prevent flowers from forming. You can add dolomitic lime and fertilizer with only phosphorus and potassium to counteract the high levels of nitrogen in the soil. Here is an article with more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/calla-lily/make-calla-lily-bloom.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    December 31, 2018
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    You can propagate from seed, but it is best to wait until they dry in their pod on the stalk. As far as ordering, you will have to check local nurseries, or online gardening centers.

    This article will give you more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/calla-lily/calla-lily-seed-info.htm

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    Mat230-1 on
    January 17, 2019
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    Thank you for your help
    I haven't watered it since last summer a few of the leaves on the underneath died and I've cut them back but it keeps growing this has never happened before and it's been in the same place about 15yrs every year it dies of I cut it back and I then have a amazing display the following spring/summer
    Will it do it any hard of I just cut it all the way back now?

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    MichiganDot on
    January 17, 2019
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    Calla lily need a dormant period before they rebloom. If temperatures aren't likely to get cold enough to induce dormancy, do it by letting the plant dry out completely. Allow the foliage to die back before trimming it off. The last part of the following article explains how to do this: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/calla-lily/make-calla-lily-bloom.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    March 10, 2019
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    They do not need super rich soil to survive. Too much nitrogen will cause this. It could still be an issue of root rot, though. They need slightly moist soil, and can tolerate a slight dry period, but they prefer moist soil. They will not want wet soil though. This will cause rot. I would add peroxide at 1/3 peroxide to 2/3 water the next time you water to be sure that you kill off anything in the root zone.

    They can also suffer if they are in full shade. They like bright, but indirect light, but can handle full sun as long as it is not too hot.

    Here is an article for more information on their care: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/calla-lily/growing-calla-lilies-and-care-of-calla-lilies.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    March 11, 2019
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    You will have to include a photo. It sounds like a pH issue, but it could be other things as well. Please include a photo and I will be more than glad to help.

    In the meantime, this article will give you more information on the care of these: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/calla-lily/container-grown-calla-lilies.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    March 17, 2019
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    You are doing the best thing for them. Continue to keep the dead growth away, and even adding wettable sulfur and dolomitic lime to the soil can help. It sounds like they are getting mild infections from wet weather. This remedy should take care of that for you. You can also divide them out if they get too over crowded.

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