calla lily

why does my calla lily drip liquid off the leaves? Are they meant to do this? I have it as an indoor plant.

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#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 04/10/2016 @ 3:12 pm

This is referred to as guttation or “crying” and occurs when your plant has had too much water. Basically, excess water accumulates in the plant creating a slight root pressure. The root pressure builds up and forces some water to exude through the leaves. Be careful not to over-water your plant.

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