Introduction to the propagation methods of calla lilies

Calla propagation method to sub-ball propagation mainly, after the plant enters the dormant period, peel off the tubers around the ball, another planting, can also be seeded propagation, seed maturity that is, pot sowing, germination temperature of about 20℃, below we will take a look at the propagation method of Calla!

Seed propagation of calla lily

The optimum temperature for germination is 18~24℃. The seeds germinate 15~20 days after sowing. The seedlings need to be cultivated for 3~4 years before flowering.

RAPID PROPAGATION OF Calla

1. Tuber division method: At the end of May, when calla begins to dormancy, reduce watering to accelerate dormancy, wait until all leaves turn yellow, take out tubers and store them in a ventilated and cool place, and wait for autumn to arrive. Graded planting according to the size of tubers.

2. Plant division method: Calla generally enters dormancy due to the increase of temperature after flowering in spring. The practice of plant division method is not to let it dormancy, but to put it in a well-ventilated place to continue to grow. After entering autumn, it is combined with pot turning for division. According to the size of the plant, Calla is divided into 2~3 pots.

Cultivars of Calla

Common cultivars of calla are safflower, yellow flower, silver star calla lily, is to be distinguished by the color of the buddha.

1. Safflower calla lily: Safflower calla lily plant is shorter, leaf narrow halberd shape, buddha pink.

2, yellow calla lily: yellow calla lily leaves halberd shape, bright green, translucent white spots, long stalk, yellow spathe.

3. Silver star calla lily: Silver star calla lily leaves have silvery white spots, short stems, white spathe.

The above is a small series for you to introduce the breeding method of calla lily, I hope to help you grow calla lily!