Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Epiphyte
Origin
South Africa, Swaziland
South America
Types
Passionfruit, Fire glow, Gem rose, Blaze, Crystal blush
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Habitat
Swamps
Homesteads, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Woodlands
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, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
White, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy
Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Transplanting
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Rhizome division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires a lot of watering
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy
Moist but well drained, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Indirect sunlight, 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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
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Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Houseplant, Informal Garden
Botanical Name
Zantedeschia Aethiopica
Bromeliad
Common Name
Calla Lily
Bromeliad
In Hindi
Calla Lily
Bromeliad
In German
Calla-Lilien-
Bromeliad
In French
Lys calla
Bromeliad
In Spanish
Cala
Bromeliad
In Greek
Calla κρίνος
Bromeliad
In Portuguese
Calla
Bromeliad
In Polish
Calla Lily
Bromeliad
In Latin
Calla Lilium
Bromeliad
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Bromeliales
Family
Araceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Zantedeschia
Aechmea
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Properties of Calla Lily and Bromeliad
Wondering what are the properties of Calla Lily and Bromeliad? We provide you with everything About Calla Lily and Bromeliad. Calla Lily doesn't have thorns and Bromeliad doesn't have thorns. Also Calla Lily does not have fragrant flowers. Calla Lily has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Intestinal gas and Vomiting and Bromeliad has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Intestinal gas and Vomiting. 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 Calla Lily and Bromeliad and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Calla Lily and Bromeliad
Season and care of Calla Lily and Bromeliad is important to know. While considering everything about Calla Lily and Bromeliad Care, growing season is an essential factor. Calla Lily season is Autumn, Spring and Summer and Bromeliad season is Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Calla Lily is Clay, Loamy and for Bromeliad is Sand while the PH of soil for Calla Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Bromeliad is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Calla Lily and Bromeliad Physical Information
Calla Lily and Bromeliad physical information is very important for comparison. Calla Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Bromeliad height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Calla Lily and Bromeliad are as follows:
Calla Lily flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Calla Lily leaf color: Dark Green
Bromeliad flower color: White and Red
- Bromeliad leaf color: Light Green and Burgundy
Care of Calla Lily and Bromeliad
Care of Calla Lily and Bromeliad include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Calla Lily pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Bromeliad 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 Bromeliad needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.