What is calla lily? How to plant

What is calla lily? How can I plant it? Zantedeschiaaethiopica is a genus of calla lilies of the Araceae family. First, an overview of Tingxiu elegant, bud white, like a horse's hoof, green leaves, decorated with white spots, can be described as two unique flowers and leaves. The pure horseshoe lotus is a symbol of simplicity, innocence and simplicity. Nowadays, it has become one of the most important species of cut flowers in the international flower market. Second, the ecological characteristics are native to southern Africa. Like warm, moist and sunny environment. Not resistant to cold and drought. The suitable temperature for growth is 1525 ℃, and the night temperature is not lower than 13 ℃. If the temperature is higher than 25 ℃ or lower than 5 ℃, it will be forced to dormancy. Calla lilies like water, the soil should be kept moist during the growing period, and watering should be controlled after the tubers enter the dormant state in summer. The clay loam with fertile soil and good water retention is required, and the pH value is between 6.0 and 6.5. Third, reproductive skills 1. Ramet: when the old leaves withered gradually after flowering from May to June, and when new leaves grew or changed pots in the middle of September, the small tubers around the mother plant were peeled off and put on the pot by stages. It usually blossoms 3 months after planting. two。 Sowing: indoor pot sowing is the main method, and the optimum temperature for germination is 18-24 ℃. After 15-20 days of sowing, the seedlings need to be cultivated for 3-4 years before they can blossom. Fourth, the key points for cultivation are cut flowers, fertile rice fields can be selected, and robust tubers will be planted in the first ten days of April. The potted plant uses fertile clayey loam, 12-15 cm potted 3-5 tubers. Fertilize twice during the growing period, often spray water on the ground or leaves, maintain high air humidity, cut off withered and yellow leaves after flowering, and stop fertilizing and watering. After summer, the tuber germinates new leaves and can blossom again. Fifth, diseases and insect pests control tubers are prone to rot during dormancy or during storage. 1000-fold solution of acetic acid solution can be used to spray the surface of tubers and store them after drying. The pests were harmed by red spiders and thrips, which were sprayed with 1000 times of 50% ethyl acaryl alcohol and 4000 times of 2.5% deltamethrin EC, respectively. Sixth, green application horseshoe lotus branch tall and straight, often used to make bouquets, baskets, wreaths and vases, decorative effect is particularly good. Pot plants of dwarf and small flowers are used to put steps, windowsills, balconies and mirrors, full of exoticism, especially vivid and lovely. Calla lilies are planted in the garden, especially next to pools or rocks. the flowering landscape gives people the feeling of being in a fairyland. Click to get more calla lilies planting techniques click to get massive flowers and trees planting technology