Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Tender Perennial
Origin
South Africa, Swaziland
Hybrid origin, South Africa
Types
Passionfruit, Fire glow, Gem rose, Blaze, Crystal blush
African Blue Lily
Habitat
Swamps
gardens, Grassland, Mountain tops, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
8-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Light Blue, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires a lot of watering
Never Over-water, Water Deeply, Water occasionally, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria mellea, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot, Root rot, Thripes
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas, Vomiting
Eczema, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anti-fungal, Cold, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Employed in herbal medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Zantedeschia Aethiopica
AGAPANTHUS 'Blue Moon'
Common Name
Calla Lily
African Lily, Lily-of-the-Nile
In Hindi
Calla Lily
अफ्रीकी लिली
In German
Calla-Lilien-
afrikanische Lilie
In French
Lys calla
Afrique lys
In Spanish
Cala
lirio africano
In Greek
Calla κρίνος
Αφρικανική κρίνο
In Portuguese
Calla
lírio africano
In Polish
Calla Lily
afrykański lilia
In Latin
Calla Lilium
African lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Asparagales
Genus
Zantedeschia
Agapanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Zantedeschieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Agapanthoideae
Season and Care of Calla Lily and African Lily
Season and care of Calla Lily and African Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Calla Lily and African Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Calla Lily season is Autumn, Spring and Summer and African Lily season is Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Calla Lily is Clay, Loamy and for African Lily is Loam while the PH of soil for Calla Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for African Lily is Neutral.
Calla Lily and African Lily Physical Information
Calla Lily and African Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Calla Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas African Lily height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Calla Lily and African Lily are as follows:
Calla Lily flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Calla Lily leaf color: Dark Green
African Lily flower color: Light Blue and Silver
- African Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Calla Lily and African Lily
Care of Calla Lily and African Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Calla Lily pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and African Lily pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Prune to control growth. In summer Calla Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.