Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
South Africa, Swaziland
Eastern Asia, India
Types
Passionfruit, Fire glow, Gem rose, Blaze, Crystal blush
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Swamps
Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
10-4
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Succulent
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires a lot of watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria mellea, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot, Root rot, Thripes
Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas, Vomiting
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Very little waste, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Air freshner, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Zantedeschia Aethiopica
EUPHORBIA lactea
Common Name
Calla Lily
Mottled Spurge, Frilled Fan, Elkhorn
In Hindi
Calla Lily
Elkhorn
In German
Calla-Lilien-
Elkhorn
In French
Lys calla
Elkhorn
In Spanish
Cala
cuerno de alce
In Greek
Calla κρίνος
Elkhorn
In Portuguese
Calla
Elkhorn
In Polish
Calla Lily
Elkhorn
In Latin
Calla Lilium
Elkhorn
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Malpighiales
Family
Araceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Zantedeschia
Euphorbia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Zantedeschieae
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Euphorbioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Calla Lily and Elkhorn
Season and care of Calla Lily and Elkhorn is important to know. While considering everything about Calla Lily and Elkhorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Calla Lily season is Autumn, Spring and Summer and Elkhorn season is Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Calla Lily is Clay, Loamy and for Elkhorn is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Calla Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Elkhorn is Neutral, Alkaline.
Calla Lily and Elkhorn Physical Information
Calla Lily and Elkhorn physical information is very important for comparison. Calla Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Elkhorn height is 120.00 cm and width 12.00 cm. The color specification of Calla Lily and Elkhorn are as follows:
Calla Lily flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Calla Lily leaf color: Dark Green
Elkhorn flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Elkhorn leaf color: Green
Care of Calla Lily and Elkhorn
Care of Calla Lily and Elkhorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Calla Lily pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Elkhorn pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Calla Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elkhorn needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.