Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
South Africa, Swaziland
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico, Europe
Types
Passionfruit, Fire glow, Gem rose, Blaze, Crystal blush
Carpinus caroliniana caroliniana, Carpinus caroliniana virginiana
Habitat
Swamps
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
3-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Pinnate
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Transplanting
Not Available
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires a lot of watering
Requires regular watering
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Requires very little pruning
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
Canker, fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for the Scalp, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anxiety, Bleeding, Cold, Cough, Cuts, Eye Infection, Fatigue, Fights Depression, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Zantedeschia Aethiopica
CARPINUS caroliniana
Common Name
Calla Lily
American Hornbeam, Musclewood, blue-beech, Ironwood
In Hindi
Calla Lily
अमेरिकी हानबीन
In German
Calla-Lilien-
Amerikanische Hainbuche
In French
Lys calla
Charme de Caroline
In Spanish
Cala
Carpinus caroliniana
In Greek
Calla κρίνος
american γαύρο
In Portuguese
Calla
Carpinus caroliniana
In Polish
Calla Lily
Grab amerykański
In Latin
Calla Lilium
american hornbeam
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Fagales
Family
Araceae
Betulaceae
Genus
Zantedeschia
Carpinus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Zantedeschieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Calla Lily and American Hornbeam
Season and care of Calla Lily and American Hornbeam is important to know. While considering everything about Calla Lily and American Hornbeam Care, growing season is an essential factor. Calla Lily season is Autumn, Spring and Summer and American Hornbeam season is Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Calla Lily is Clay, Loamy and for American Hornbeam is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Calla Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for American Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral.
Calla Lily and American Hornbeam Physical Information
Calla Lily and American Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. Calla Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas American Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Calla Lily and American Hornbeam are as follows:
Calla Lily flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Calla Lily leaf color: Dark Green
American Hornbeam flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- American Hornbeam leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Calla Lily and American Hornbeam
Care of Calla Lily and American Hornbeam include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Calla Lily pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and American Hornbeam pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Calla Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
