Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
Central America
South Africa, Swaziland
Types
Brassia allenii, Brassia caudata, Brassia cochleata
Passionfruit, Fire glow, Gem rose, Blaze, Crystal blush
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions
Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
8-10
Sunset Zone
H2
2a, 2b, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Plum, Sienna
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loamy
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Occasional light liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Armillaria mellea, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot, Root rot, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
BRASSIA arcuigera
Zantedeschia Aethiopica
Common Name
Arching Brassia, Arching Spider Orchid, Orchid
Calla Lily
In Hindi
Arching Brassia plant
Calla Lily
In German
Arching Brassia Pflanze
Calla-Lilien-
In French
plante Arching Brassia
Lys calla
In Spanish
planta de arqueo Brassia
Cala
In Greek
φυτό κύρτωση Brassia
Calla κρίνος
In Portuguese
planta arqueamento Brassia
Calla
In Polish
Wyginając Brassia roślin
Calla Lily
In Latin
Curva Brassia herba
Calla Lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Alismatales
Family
Orchidaceae
Araceae
Genus
Brassica
Zantedeschia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cymbidieae
Zantedeschieae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Arching Brassia and Calla Lily
Wondering what are the properties of Arching Brassia and Calla Lily? We provide you with everything About Arching Brassia and Calla Lily. Arching Brassia doesn't have thorns and Calla Lily doesn't have thorns. Also Arching Brassia does not have fragrant flowers. Arching Brassia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Calla Lily has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Arching Brassia and Calla Lily and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Arching Brassia and Calla Lily
Season and care of Arching Brassia and Calla Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Arching Brassia and Calla Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arching Brassia season is Summer and Fall and Calla Lily season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Arching Brassia is Not Available and for Calla Lily is Clay, Loamy while the PH of soil for Arching Brassia is Not Available and for Calla Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Arching Brassia and Calla Lily Physical Information
Arching Brassia and Calla Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Arching Brassia height is 50.80 cm and width 66.04 cm whereas Calla Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Arching Brassia and Calla Lily are as follows:
Arching Brassia flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Plum and Sienna
Arching Brassia leaf color: Green
Calla Lily flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Calla Lily leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Arching Brassia and Calla Lily
Care of Arching Brassia and Calla Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arching Brassia pruning is done No pruning needed and Calla Lily pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Arching Brassia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Calla Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.