Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Tender Perennial
Origin
South Africa, Swaziland
Hybrid origin
Types
Passionfruit, Fire glow, Gem rose, Blaze, Crystal blush
Alternanthera reineckii
Alternanthera sessilis
Alternanthera philoxeroides
Alternanthera bettzickiana
Alternanthera caracasana
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
9-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Round
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground
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
Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas, Vomiting
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Zantedeschia Aethiopica
ALTERNANTHERA 'Raspberry Rum'
Common Name
Calla Lily
Alternanthera
In Hindi
Calla Lily
Gudrisag, Garundi
In German
Calla-Lilien-
Alternanthera
In French
Lys calla
Alternanthera
In Spanish
Cala
Alternanthera
In Greek
Calla κρίνος
Alternanthera
In Portuguese
Calla
Alternanthera
In Polish
Calla Lily
Alternanthera
In Latin
Calla Lilium
Alternanthera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Caryophyllales
Family
Araceae
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Zantedeschia
Alternanthera
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Zantedeschieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Gomphrenoideae
Season and Care of Calla Lily and Alternanthera
Season and care of Calla Lily and Alternanthera is important to know. While considering everything about Calla Lily and Alternanthera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Calla Lily season is Autumn, Spring and Summer and Alternanthera season is Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Calla Lily is Clay, Loamy and for Alternanthera is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Calla Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Alternanthera is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Calla Lily and Alternanthera Physical Information
Calla Lily and Alternanthera physical information is very important for comparison. Calla Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Alternanthera height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Calla Lily and Alternanthera are as follows:
Calla Lily flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Calla Lily leaf color: Dark Green
Alternanthera flower color: White
- Alternanthera leaf color: Red, Purple, Pink and Burgundy
Care of Calla Lily and Alternanthera
Care of Calla Lily and Alternanthera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Calla Lily pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Alternanthera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Calla Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alternanthera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
