Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
South Africa, Swaziland
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Passionfruit, Fire glow, Gem rose, Blaze, Crystal blush
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Habitat
Swamps
open Woodlands, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
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
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires a lot of watering
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the 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
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria mellea, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot, Root rot, Thripes
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Allergy
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas, Vomiting
Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
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Digestion problems, High blood pressure, Improve heart health, Inflammation, Lung Problems, Nutrients, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
Zantedeschia Aethiopica
PRUNUS cerasifera
Common Name
Calla Lily
Cherry Plum, Myrobalan Plum
In Hindi
Calla Lily
चेरी प्लम
In German
Calla-Lilien-
cherry Plum
In French
Lys calla
Prunus
In Spanish
Cala
cherry Plum
In Greek
Calla κρίνος
Cherry Plum
In Portuguese
Calla
cherry Plum
In Polish
Calla Lily
Cherry Plum
In Latin
Calla Lilium
cerasus PRUNUM
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Rosales
Genus
Zantedeschia
Prunus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Zantedeschieae
Amygdaleae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Calla Lily and Cherry Plum
Season and care of Calla Lily and Cherry Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Calla Lily and Cherry Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Calla Lily season is Autumn, Spring and Summer and Cherry Plum season is Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Calla Lily is Clay, Loamy and for Cherry Plum is Loam while the PH of soil for Calla Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Cherry Plum is Acidic, Neutral.
Calla Lily and Cherry Plum Physical Information
Calla Lily and Cherry Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Calla Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Cherry Plum height is 2,540.00 cm and width 2,540.00 cm. The color specification of Calla Lily and Cherry Plum are as follows:
Calla Lily flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Calla Lily leaf color: Dark Green
Cherry Plum flower color:
- Cherry Plum leaf color:
Care of Calla Lily and Cherry Plum
Care of Calla Lily and Cherry Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Calla Lily pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Cherry Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Calla Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.