The most complete picture of calla lily cultivation methods and precautions

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The scientific name of calla lily is Zantedeschia aethiopica. It is a sturdy perennial herb. With tubers and easy to split into tufted plants, calla lilies have basal leaves, the lower leaves are sheathed and the leaves are thicker, green and arrow-shaped or heart-shaped, and the front end is more acute. This plant likes loose, fertile and humus-rich clay loam.

A brief introduction and flower language of ❤ calla lilies

Calla lilies are commonly used as bridal bouquets in Europe and the United States, and it is also the national flower of Ethiopia. The colors of the flowers include white, yellow, red, purple spots and silver stars. Generally speaking, the white ones are called calla lilies, and the colored ones are called sea taros. The flower language of calla lilies is eternal, representing nobility and dignity, and a symbol of purity, purity and friendship.

Culture method of ❤ calla

First, first of all, it has to be equipped with a soil basin of the corresponding size, and the soil needs to be fertile, neutral or slightly acidic. You can use two portions of fine broken pond soil or clayey fine sandy soil, one part of rotten leaf soil or compost, and then add an appropriate amount of superphosphate and mature human and animal feces to make it.

Second, calla lilies usually reproduce after flowering, need to peel off the small balls around the tubers and cultivate them for one year, and then blossom the next year, but some people say that the method of tillering and tillering can blossom in the same year, and it is necessary to pay attention to the combination of light and temperature, watering and fertilizing on time and paying attention to the use of ferrous sulfate.

Matters needing attention in ❤ culture of calla lilies

First, the horseshoe lotus is poisonous. Must be careful when breeding, must be taboo internal administration, because calla contains a lot of herbal calcium crystals and alkaloids, accidental eating will lead to sleep and other toxic symptoms, in fact, calla itself is a non-toxic plant, its toxicity is reflected in tubers, fleshy inflorescences and spawn. Chewing a small tuber can cause swelling and pain in the tongue and throat.

Second, calla lilies have medicinal value. It has the effect of heat-clearing and detoxification, and can treat scald. Just mash the fresh calla lotus tuber and apply it externally. Calla lilies can also prevent tetanus and can be mashed with calla lotus tubers when used. Calla lilies like a warm, humid and slightly shaded living environment, but there is plenty of sunshine during flowering, otherwise the quality will be affected.

Third, pest control of calla lilies. The tubers of this plant are prone to rot during dormancy or during storage. at this time, antimicrobial agents (401) and acetic acid solution (1000) can be used to spray seeds on the surface of tubers and store them after drying. Insect pests include red spiders and thrips.

Conclusion: calla lily is a kind of plant with various colors and sunshine, which has ornamental value and medicinal value. Friends who like it can buy it and plant it at home. The above is the brief introduction of calla lilies brought by the editor, as well as the appreciation of calla lilies pictures and notes. I hope you can deepen your understanding of calla lilies.

How to cultivate calla lilies Culture methods and points for attention of calla lilies

Calla lilies have a peculiar shape like horseshoes, with emerald green leaves and large white flower bracts. They are good indoor flowers and plants. It has been loved by many people in recent years, so how to raise calla lilies? Let's learn about the culture methods and points for attention of calla lilies.

I. Culture methods of calla lilies

1. Soil: the basin soil for culturing calla lilies is suitable to choose sandy acid soil with good ventilation and drainage. The bottom of the basin soil had better be covered with a layer of coarse sand to facilitate the growth of calla lilies, coupled with 1/3 of the garden soil and rotten leaves. And add a small amount of organic fertilizer. It is best to choose shallow pots for planting calla lilies.

2. Temperature: calla lilies prefer a semi-overcast environment and avoid being placed in strong light. The optimum temperature for calla lily growth is 22-30 degrees. When the temperature is below 20 degrees, the growth rate of horseshoes will slow down. It may even stop growing. Calla lilies like a warm, humid environment, so pay special attention to keeping calla lilies warm during the winter.

3. Watering: similar to other potted plants, watering calla lilies needs to be watered according to the dryness of the potted soil. Take a look at the soil before watering. Usually, you can spray water on the surface of the basin soil and flowers to keep the basin soil moist. Calla lilies like to have plenty of water during their growth, so they should often sprinkle water on the leaves and the ground, and pay attention to the cleanliness of the leaves.

4. Fertilization: phosphorus and potassium fertilizer is a suitable fertilizer for calla lilies. Fertile soil is conducive to the growth of calla lilies, so it is necessary to apply thin fertilizer frequently to ensure that the potted soil has enough nutrients. Flower owners who want to keep the seed suggest spraying calla lotus with potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution with a concentration of 0.1% to 0.2% every 10 days after calla fruit.

5. Lighting: from the situation of calla, calla lilies prefer a warm and shady environment in the process of growth, but it should be noted that calla lilies in different growth periods have different requirements for light. Calla lilies are more shady when they are in the growth stage. When it is in the period of vigorous growth, it needs abundant light conditions. Especially when it's in bloom. For calla lily light and temperature care, it should be noted that calla lotus is more resistant to shade at the beginning of growth stage; sufficient light is required to enter the vigorous growth stage; sufficient light is needed at the flowering stage, if the light is insufficient, it is easy to cause the bud to turn green or stay in bud or not to blossom.

6. Reproduction: calla lilies can be propagated by seeds, which will germinate at room temperature of 20 degrees. It can also be propagated through bulbs. When the horse's hoof enters the dormant period, the small balls around the plant can be peeled off and replanted. It can blossom after about 2-3 years. After sprouting, move to the place where there is scattered light under the shade shed for maintenance, be careful not to direct sunlight, and not all shade. Calla lilies should be semi-overcast and humid. If measures such as cooling and humidification and preventing strong light are not taken in summer, the leaf color will turn yellow most easily. Or wilting.

7. Pest control: when calla is poorly ventilated in the growing season, aphids are most likely to occur. When insect pests occur, 1500-2000 times of omethoate emulsion can be sprayed for control, and attention should be paid to improving ventilation conditions.

II. Matters needing attention in calla culture

1. Calla lilies are sensitive to "smoke". Stove smoke and smoking will make calla lilies yellow leaves, falling flowers and poor growth.

2. Provide enough moisture (do not plant too shallow; water when the soil dries). The drainage performance of the soil should be good to prevent the occurrence of over-wetting.

3. Prevent damage to plants and tubers: prevent wind damage to plants, be careful not to let herbicides affect plant growth, and be careful during harvest and treatment.

4. Prevention of fungal diseases and pests: for example, damage caused by Pythium or Rhizoctonia may provide a port for the invasion of Erwinia.

Calla lily breeding methods and matters needing attention are introduced here. Calla is a good potted flower plant. Learn about the breeding method and plant a pot yourself.

How to raise calla lilies Culture methods and points for attention of calla lilies

Calla lilies are very common flowers in our daily life. How to raise calla lilies? Let's take a look at the culture methods and points for attention of calla lilies.

Culture methods of calla lilies:

1. Soil: it is suitable to choose slightly clayey soil with loose and fertile, rich humus and good air permeability and drainage for calla culture. It is best to cover the bottom of the basin with a layer of coarse sand, coupled with soil and rotten leaves, and add a small amount of organic fertilizer to ensure good growth.

2. Temperature: calla lilies like a warm, humid environment and should avoid direct light. Strong light should be shaded properly in summer and warm in winter. The suitable temperature for calla lily growth is 22-30 ℃. When the temperature is lower than 20 ℃, calla lily growth will slow down or even stop growing.

3. Watering: watering calla lilies depends on the drying of the basin soil. Calla lilies like to have plenty of water during the growing period, and they can spray water on the surface of potted soil, leaves and flowers, keep the moist environment, and pay attention to the cleanliness of leaves to make them fresh and green.

4. light: calla lilies are more shady at the beginning of their growth, and they must have very sufficient light in their exuberant growth, and even more in the flowering period, in order to ensure that they bloom and flourish. If calla lilies do not have enough light during flowering, it is easy to cause the bud to turn green or not to bloom.

5. Fertilization: apply fertilizer every 20 days during the growing period, select rotten bean cake water, and apply thin fertilizer frequently every 10 days in the peak growing season. Do not pour fertilizer and water from the leaf sheath when fertilizing, so as not to cause calla lily to rot and die. Less fertilization may cause yellowing of leaves and malnutrition, while too much fertilizer can easily cause yellow leaves of calla.

Matters needing attention in calla lily culture:

1. The planting season of calla: calla lilies enter the dormant period from June to July, when the bulbs around mature plants can be removed to raise new potted plants. The most suitable breeding season is from August to September, and the ramet must be propagated in autumn, otherwise it is difficult to blossom or bloom late in that year.

2. Toxicity of calla: the tubers, spawn and fleshy inflorescences of calla are poisonous and contain a lot of calcium oxalate crystals and alkaloids. Accidental ingestion will cause coma and other toxic symptoms.

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