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- Q.What To Do With Calla Lily Seeds???? - I recently asked the question and got a great answer, thank you. I am just retired and want something to ...
- Q.Do You Do You Cut Calla Lily’s Leaves Near To The Stem After Bloom? - My calla lilies bloom well so i just want to know if i can prune the lilies near to the ...
- Q.How Do I Treat Calla Lily Seed Pods? - I would like to continue the calla lily color, but waiting for the rhizones to grow large enough to split ...
- Q.How To Save A Calla Lily ~ - I have a calla lily in a pot, in a window, doing great for the last 6 months. Now it ...
- Q.What Should I Do With My Calla Lily? - I have this beautiful white calla lily about a month ago and I keep it indoor. They stop growing since ...
- Q.Growing A Cala/Arum Lily From Seed - Thank you for the article on propagating cala lilies. We are moving and I cannot take plants with me, so ...
- Q.Why My Cala Lilly Flowers Faded Over The Years Now Pastel Lilac Used To Be Deep Purple> - Plant was purchased 10 years ago and divided twice..still beautiful and full but flowers faded to pastel 6 years ago
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Anonymous on
September 1, 2020Q.What to do with Calla lily seeds????
I recently asked the question and got a great answer, thank you. I am just retired and want something to play with so thought that growing and playing with my Calla Lily might be fun and educational too. Hope to get a reply and start my project. Thank you.
Answered by
GKH_Susan on
September 2, 2020
Certified ExpertA.I don't know if you received this article but it says to wait till the seedpods are completely dry before removing them from the plant. Also, they need a three-month cooling period so seeds collected in fall need to be refrigerated or kept in a cool place over winter. Plant the seeds in spring.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/calla-lily/calla-lily-seed-info.htm
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- Asked by
Marius on
October 12, 2020
wellington western capeQ.Do You Do You Cut Calla Lily’s Leaves Near To The Stem After Bloom?
My calla lilies bloom well so i just want to know if i can prune the lilies near to the ground after blooming. I do not want to remove the bulbs and plant it again.thank u (sorry i'm afrikaans speaking)
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
October 12, 2020
Certified ExpertA.You may remove the spent blooms, but refrain from cutting any other parts of the plant, unless it is dead or diseased.
Here are some articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/calla-lily/deadheading-calla-lily-plants.htm
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georgejudy on
October 19, 2020
lynden waQ.How Do I Treat Calla Lily Seed Pods?
I would like to continue the calla lily color, but waiting for the rhizones to grow large enough to split will take too long.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
October 19, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Calla lilies can be divided every 3 to 5 years, so yes, it can take awhile.
Plants grown from seed, however, may not look like the parent if it's a hybrid. And it may take a calla lily grown from seed 3 years to flower, so you aren't much better off.
Here are the instructions:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/calla-lily/calla-lily-seed-info.htmhttps://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/calla-lily/dividing-calla-lilies.htm
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Anonymous on
October 31, 2020Q.How to save a calla lily ~
I have a calla lily in a pot, in a window, doing great for the last 6 months. Now it is starting to die. Can I save the bulb and repot, or just cut back leaves and leave it how it is. Don't want to put it outside as I live in an apt. Can I keep it somehow in a pot indoors???
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
November 2, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Your lily bulbs can use a good rest for the winter in a darker environment. Follow the tips in this article:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/lily/overwintering-lily-bulbs.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
yan_shs on
November 18, 2020
43650Q.What Should I Do With My Calla Lily?
I have this beautiful white calla lily about a month ago and I keep it indoor. They stop growing since 2 weeks ago. The tip of the flowers and leaves started to turning into crispy brown. (As picture shown) So, are they in dormant phase? Or lack of nutrient/water?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
November 18, 2020
Certified ExpertA.There are many things that can cause this. Overwatering, too much nitrogen, not enough humidity, and many other factors can cause these sypmtoms.
I would treat with a fungicide and be sure to let the top inch of soil dry between waterings. Here are some articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/calla-lily/container-grown-calla-lilies.htm
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MichiganDot on
November 20, 2020A.Cut off the stalks where the flowers were. The plant is putting its energy into making seeds instead of flowers. (those are seed pods at the top of the stalks) You may be able to get it to refocus and send up more blooms. Calla lily tubers increase in size and get large. Repot every year or two and use fresh potting mix.
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Estelle van Rooyen on
December 10, 2020
South AfricaQ.Growing A Cala/Arum Lily From Seed
Thank you for the article on propagating cala lilies. We are moving and I cannot take plants with me, so I want to take seeds with to establish the new garden. In the article you say that the said must be dry before I remove them from the plant. My questions is: When is that? Does it mean they must dry out/be hard/brown? Or can I harvest them when they are yellow? Must I remove the seeds from the fruit or plant the fruit as is?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
December 10, 2020
Certified ExpertA.You will want the seeds to be dry, thoroughly, before removing them from the plant. This will mean that they are mature and viable. I would plant one seed from the fruit in each container, only. Two, at the most. You will end up killing one off later.
Just in case this is a different article from what you have read, I will include this one:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/calla-lily/calla-lily-seed-info.htm
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January 6, 2021Q.Why My Cala Lilly Flowers Faded Over The Years Now Pastel Lilac Used To Be Deep Purple>
Plant was purchased 10 years ago and divided twice..still beautiful and full but flowers faded to pastel 6 years ago
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
January 6, 2021
Certified ExpertA.I'm giving you links to some articles. One piece is about fading flowers, and one article will give you tips on your growing conditions, which you may want to check on. The third will tell you how to fertilize your callas.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/calla-lily/feeding-calla-lily-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/fixing-color-faded-flowers.htm
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