Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Cactus or Succulent, Ornamental Plants, Perennial
Origin
South Africa, Swaziland
Madagascar
Types
Passionfruit, Fire glow, Gem rose, Blaze, Crystal blush
P. ambongense P. baronii P. bicolor P. bispinosum P. brevicaule P. cactipes P. decaryi P. densiflorum P. eburneum P. geayi P. gracilius
Habitat
Swamps
Rocky areas, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
9-12
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Gray Green, Tan
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
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy
Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires a lot of watering
Drought Tolerant, Reduce watering in winter
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy
Loam, Moist, Sand, Well drained
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
Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in early summer
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria mellea, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot, Root rot, Thripes
Aphids, Dry root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas, Vomiting
poisonous if ingested, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Applicable
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Zantedeschia Aethiopica
PACHYPODIUM lamerei
Common Name
Calla Lily
Madagascar Palm, Club Foot
In Hindi
Calla Lily
Madagascar palm
In German
Calla-Lilien-
Madagaskarpalme
In French
Lys calla
Pachypodium de Madagascar
In Spanish
Cala
Palma de Madagascar
In Greek
Calla κρίνος
Pachypodium
In Portuguese
Calla
Palmeirinha-de-madagáscar, Palmeira-de-madagáscar
In Polish
Calla Lily
Pachypodium
In Latin
Calla Lilium
Mandacaru
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Alismatales
Gentianales
Family
Araceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Zantedeschia
pachypodium
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Zantedeschieae
Malouetieae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Apocynoideae
Season and Care of Calla Lily and Madagascar palm
Season and care of Calla Lily and Madagascar palm is important to know. While considering everything about Calla Lily and Madagascar palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Calla Lily season is Autumn, Spring and Summer and Madagascar palm season is Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Calla Lily is Clay, Loamy and for Madagascar palm is Sand while the PH of soil for Calla Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Madagascar palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Calla Lily and Madagascar palm Physical Information
Calla Lily and Madagascar palm physical information is very important for comparison. Calla Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Madagascar palm height is 370.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Calla Lily and Madagascar palm are as follows:
Calla Lily flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Calla Lily leaf color: Dark Green
Madagascar palm flower color: White
- Madagascar palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Calla Lily and Madagascar palm
Care of Calla Lily and Madagascar palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Calla Lily pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Madagascar palm pruning is done Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Madagascar palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.