Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Palm or Cycad
Origin
South Africa, Swaziland
Eastern Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
Passionfruit, Fire glow, Gem rose, Blaze, Crystal blush
Not Available
Habitat
Swamps
Tidal coastal areas, Tropical regions, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
White, Blue, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Fern like
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
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
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
occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season
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
Loam
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 dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria mellea, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot, Root rot, Thripes
Moth, Pink Root, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites, Squirrels
Allergy
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas, Vomiting
allergic conjunctivitis, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Reduces ageing, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Aging, Alzheimer’s Disease, Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Anti-fungal, Appetite enhancer, Bone disorders, Chronic fatigue, Cyanide Poisoning, Emmoiliant, Headache, High cholestrol, Indigestion, Metabolic disorders, Obesity, Oral health, Piles, Rheumatism, Vitamin A, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Kernel, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, For making oil, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads, Wax
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Zantedeschia Aethiopica
Areca catechu
Common Name
Calla Lily
Areca palm, Areca nut palm, Betel palm, Indian nut, Pinang palm
In Hindi
Calla Lily
सुपारी
In German
Calla-Lilien-
Betelnusspalme
In French
Lys calla
noix de bétel
In Spanish
Cala
Betelnusspalme
In Greek
Calla κρίνος
καρύδι ινδοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
Calla
noz de betel
In Polish
Calla Lily
betel nut
In Latin
Calla Lilium
nut Ham
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Arecales
Genus
Zantedeschia
Archontophoenix
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Zantedeschieae
Areceae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Arecoideae
Season and Care of Calla Lily and Areca nut
Season and care of Calla Lily and Areca nut is important to know. While considering everything about Calla Lily and Areca nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Calla Lily season is Autumn, Spring and Summer and Areca nut season is Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Calla Lily is Clay, Loamy and for Areca nut is Loam while the PH of soil for Calla Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Areca nut is Acidic, Neutral.
Calla Lily and Areca nut Physical Information
Calla Lily and Areca nut physical information is very important for comparison. Calla Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Areca nut height is 800.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Calla Lily and Areca nut are as follows:
Calla Lily flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Calla Lily leaf color: Dark Green
Areca nut flower color: White, Blue and Pink
- Areca nut leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Calla Lily and Areca nut
Care of Calla Lily and Areca nut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Calla Lily pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Areca nut pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds. In summer Calla Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Areca nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.