When should calla lily be trimmed?

Some “flowers” are turning brown on the edges. How much should I trim off of the plant?

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#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 05/17/2016 @ 9:38 am

Once the calla flower begins to die, it rolls up into a tube, often turning green on the outside. These spent blossoms should be clipped off through a technique called “deadheading”. More information on deadheading can be found in the following article:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/calla-lily/deadheading-calla-lily-plants.htm ^[1]

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