Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Shrub
Origin
South Africa, Swaziland
Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Passionfruit, Fire glow, Gem rose, Blaze, Crystal blush
Enkianthus campanulatus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
7-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Light Pink, Rose, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor, Striped
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Elliptic
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Transplanting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires a lot of watering
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water less during winter, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
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 spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria mellea, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot, Root rot, Thripes
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Zantedeschia Aethiopica
ENKIANTHUS deflexus
Common Name
Calla Lily
Enkianthus
In Hindi
Calla Lily
Enkianthus
In German
Calla-Lilien-
Enkianthus
In French
Lys calla
Enkianthus
In Spanish
Cala
Enkianthus
In Greek
Calla κρίνος
Enkianthus
In Portuguese
Calla
Enkianthus
In Polish
Calla Lily
Enkianthus
In Latin
Calla Lilium
Enkianthus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Ericales
Genus
Zantedeschia
Enkianthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Zantedeschieae
Heteromorpheae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Enkianthoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Calla Lily and Enkianthus
Season and care of Calla Lily and Enkianthus is important to know. While considering everything about Calla Lily and Enkianthus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Calla Lily season is Autumn, Spring and Summer and Enkianthus season is Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Calla Lily is Clay, Loamy and for Enkianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Calla Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Enkianthus is Acidic, Neutral.
Calla Lily and Enkianthus Physical Information
Calla Lily and Enkianthus physical information is very important for comparison. Calla Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Enkianthus height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Calla Lily and Enkianthus are as follows:
Calla Lily flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Calla Lily leaf color: Dark Green
Enkianthus flower color: Light Pink, Rose and Ivory
- Enkianthus leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Calla Lily and Enkianthus
Care of Calla Lily and Enkianthus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Calla Lily pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Enkianthus 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 Enkianthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.