Botanical Name: Zantedeschia aethiopica
Common Name: Common calla Type of Plant: monocot: perennial Habit of Growth: Overall Shape a clump of upright leaves and stems; coarse-textured foliage and large white flowers make this a very tropical-looking plant Height 2 to 4' Spread 3 to 6' Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoor full sun to partial shade for inland areas Soil tolerates most any soil with adequate moisture Hardiness hardy (zones 5, 6, 8, 9, 14-24) Morphology: Leaves sagittate, to 18" long, 10" across on 24" long petioles; foliage is normally a very dark, glossy green Flowers spadix – spathe 5-10" long; yellow spike inside is 8-10" long – ‘Green Goddess’ forms marbled green spathe Fruit fleshy drupes attached to central spike Propagation: division, seed Usage: tropical filler for foliage and flowers – flowers are very long-lasting in arrangements Landscape Care: Watering prefers deep, frequent irrigation – tolerates heavy watering and heavy soils – does well where other plants die from overwatering Fertilizing slow-release at planting, balanced in spring if desired Pruning remove dead leaves and flowers, divide if too large Pests/Diseases snails and slugs Special Conditions/Other deciduous in cold climates; dwarf variety stays about 2' high Origin: Tropical East Africa Family: Araceae Notes: |
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