Calla Lily

History
The Calla Lily, originally a South African marsh plant, is a member of the Arum family (Araceae). This family is comprised of monocotyledonous plants. The flowers are clustered on a fleshy spike, surrounded by a spathe that is often of an attractive colour.

The Calla Lily was discovered by the European governor of South Africa in 1725. He sent a number of specimens to Europe, where the Calla Lily became a popular houseplant and patio plant.

General
Dynaplant cultivates Calla Lilly from rhizomes from California. These rhizomes are two years old and are potted in our nursery. The cultivation period, which depends on the species and the season, varies between 10 and 16 weeks. Our Calla Lilies are available from February to the end of December.

We cultivate Calla Lilies in the colours white, cream, yellow-orange, orange, pink, lavender, burgundy, dark purple and black, which are supplied in 12 cm, 13 cm, 14 cm and 15 cm pot sizes. Dynaplant supplies its products to a broad market: we supply our products via Dutch exporters to a variety of wholesalers, supermarkets, DIY stores, florists and garden centres. Our Calla Lilies can often be recognised from their Dynaplant pot cover or Dynaplant stick-in label.

Care tips
Calla Lilies are easy to look after and have no special requirements. Calla Lilies grow best at temperatures between 10 and 20°C: the flowers last longer in a cooler room. Although Calla Lilies can be kept at lower temperatures, they will stop growing.

The plants do best in a bright spot and in moist, well-drained soil. Give ample water two to four times a week when the plant is in flower. The plant must not stand in water.

Calla Lilies are a perfect houseplant and also thrive on the patio in the summer. Put the Calla Lily in a shaded spot on the patio and allow it to become accustomed to the outdoors before moving it into the sun.