Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Epiphyte
Origin
South Africa, Swaziland
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Passionfruit, Fire glow, Gem rose, Blaze, Crystal blush
Orchid
Habitat
Swamps
Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
12-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
White, Yellow, Gold, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy
-
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site
Cold climate, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires a lot of watering
Do not water frequently, Medium, Never Over-water, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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 Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria mellea, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot, Root rot, Thripes
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas, Vomiting
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
-
Cough, Fever, Immunity, tuberculosis, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Zantedeschia Aethiopica
DENDROBIUM farmeri
Common Name
Calla Lily
Dendrobium, Farmer's Dendrobium, Sentinel Orchid
In Hindi
Calla Lily
Dendrobium
In German
Calla-Lilien-
Dendrobium
In French
Lys calla
Dendrobium
In Spanish
Cala
dendrobium
In Greek
Calla κρίνος
Dendrobium
In Portuguese
Calla
dendrobium
In Polish
Calla Lily
Dendrobium
In Latin
Calla Lilium
dendrobium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Asparagales
Family
Araceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Zantedeschia
Dendrobium
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Zantedeschieae
Podochileae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Calla Lily and Dendrobium
Season and care of Calla Lily and Dendrobium is important to know. While considering everything about Calla Lily and Dendrobium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Calla Lily season is Autumn, Spring and Summer and Dendrobium season is Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Calla Lily is Clay, Loamy and for Dendrobium is while the PH of soil for Calla Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Dendrobium is Acidic, Neutral.
Calla Lily and Dendrobium Physical Information
Calla Lily and Dendrobium physical information is very important for comparison. Calla Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Dendrobium height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Calla Lily and Dendrobium are as follows:
Calla Lily flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Calla Lily leaf color: Dark Green
Dendrobium flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Light Pink
- Dendrobium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Calla Lily and Dendrobium
Care of Calla Lily and Dendrobium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Calla Lily pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Dendrobium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Calla Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dendrobium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.