Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Ornamental Plants
Origin
South Africa, Swaziland
Mexico
Types
Passionfruit, Fire glow, Gem rose, Blaze, Crystal blush
Not Available
Habitat
Swamps
Low annual rainfall regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-12
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Sword-like
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires a lot of watering
Needs small amount of 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
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
Black spots, Brown Spots, Rots, Snout weevils
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas, Vomiting
Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets
Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Burns, Cuts, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Dysentry, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used for making soaps
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Zantedeschia Aethiopica
AGAVE gypsophila
Common Name
Calla Lily
American aloe, Century Plant, Maguey
In Hindi
Calla Lily
सदी संयंत्र
In German
Calla-Lilien-
Jahrhundert-Anlage
In French
Lys calla
Century Plant
In Spanish
Cala
Planta de siglo
In Greek
Calla κρίνος
αιώνα φυτών
In Portuguese
Calla
Century Plant
In Polish
Calla Lily
Century Plant
In Latin
Calla Lilium
Century Plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Asparagales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Zantedeschieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Agavoideae
Properties of Calla Lily and Century Plant
Wondering what are the properties of Calla Lily and Century Plant? We provide you with everything About Calla Lily and Century Plant. Calla Lily doesn't have thorns and Century Plant doesn't have thorns. Also Calla Lily does not have fragrant flowers. Calla Lily has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Intestinal gas and Vomiting and Century Plant 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 Century Plant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Calla Lily and Century Plant
Season and care of Calla Lily and Century Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Calla Lily and Century Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Calla Lily season is Autumn, Spring and Summer and Century Plant season is Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Calla Lily is Clay, Loamy and for Century Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Calla Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Century Plant is Neutral, Alkaline.
Calla Lily and Century Plant Physical Information
Calla Lily and Century Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Calla Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Century Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Calla Lily and Century Plant are as follows:
Calla Lily flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Calla Lily leaf color: Dark Green
Century Plant flower color: Yellow
- Century Plant leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Calla Lily and Century Plant
Care of Calla Lily and Century Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Calla Lily pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Century Plant 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 Century Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.