Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Herbs
Origin
South Africa, Swaziland
Europe, Western Asia, India
Types
Passionfruit, Fire glow, Gem rose, Blaze, Crystal blush
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Habitat
Swamps
Fields, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
-9999
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
bipinnate
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Transplanting
Runners, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires a lot of watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Drought Tolerant, Requires regular watering
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, 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
Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Beetles, Butterflies, Flies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas, Vomiting
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Antispasmodic, bowel syndrome, Sedative, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Herb
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Cutflower, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Zantedeschia Aethiopica
MATRICARIA recutita
Common Name
Calla Lily
German Chamomile, Scented Mayweed
In Hindi
Calla Lily
जर्मन कैमोमाइल
In German
Calla-Lilien-
Echte Kamille
In French
Lys calla
Matricaria recutita
In Spanish
Cala
Matricaria recutita
In Greek
Calla κρίνος
γερμανικό χαμομήλι
In Portuguese
Calla
Camomila vulgar
In Polish
Calla Lily
Rumianek pospolity
In Latin
Calla Lilium
Matricaria chamomilla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Asterales
Family
Araceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Zantedeschia
Matricaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Tribe
Zantedeschieae
Anthemideae
Season and Care of Calla Lily and German Chamomile
Season and care of Calla Lily and German Chamomile is important to know. While considering everything about Calla Lily and German Chamomile Care, growing season is an essential factor. Calla Lily season is Autumn, Spring and Summer and German Chamomile season is Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Calla Lily is Clay, Loamy and for German Chamomile is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Calla Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for German Chamomile is Acidic, Neutral.
Calla Lily and German Chamomile Physical Information
Calla Lily and German Chamomile physical information is very important for comparison. Calla Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas German Chamomile height is 20.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Calla Lily and German Chamomile are as follows:
Calla Lily flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Calla Lily leaf color: Dark Green
German Chamomile flower color: White and Yellow
- German Chamomile leaf color: Green
Care of Calla Lily and German Chamomile
Care of Calla Lily and German Chamomile include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Calla Lily pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and German Chamomile 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 German Chamomile needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.