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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    July 26, 2011
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    As the pods mature, their weight will naturally bend the stem to the ground. Eventually, they will begin to turn yellow and become mushy. While they appear to rot, rest assured this is all part of the natural process. Seed pods are ripe once they turn yellowish and go soft. At this point, you can harvest the pods. Remove the pod from the plant and break it open. Then, take the seeds from the pulp using a plate or collander to catch them and rinsing under water. Dry the seeds and store them in a dry, cool place or plant right away.

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    Nikki on
    July 30, 2011
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    To prevent the seedpods from growing, you'll need to clip off the flowers right after blooming.

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    Nikki on
    July 30, 2011
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    Fertilize monthly with an all-purpose fertilizer beginning in spring and continue throughout the growing season. If blooming becomes an issue, you can use a phosphorous-rich fertilizer.

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    Heather on
    August 3, 2011
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    You want to wait until the leaves turn yellow before cutting it back. The green leaves are needed to help the plant store energy for next year's blooms.

    You may find this article helpful:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/calla-lily/calla-lily-winter-care.htm

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    Heather on
    August 5, 2011
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    The edges turning brown may be a sign that they are over watered or under watered. Callas like to be kept in moist soil. If they are in containers outside, you may need to increase the water. This may be why they like the rainy, cool weather. They get enough water and the water they do get does not evaporate as quickly.

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    Nikki on
    August 11, 2011
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    Remove the pods and allow them to dry. Then remove the seeds from the pods and plant.

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    Heather on
    August 17, 2011
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    If they are in the ground, you juts need to leave them be for the year and let them die back naturally. You can remove the foliage after the leaves turn yellow.

    If they are in a container, just stop watering it and place it in a cool, dark place. It will die back and go dormant. Then in 2 months, bring it back out and start watering it again. It will regrow and bloom.

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