Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
South Africa, Swaziland
World/Pandemic, Europe, Asia
Types
Passionfruit, Fire glow, Gem rose, Blaze, Crystal blush
Crocus tommasinianus, Crocus etruscus, Crocus vernus, Crocus cambessedesii
Habitat
Swamps
gardens, Grassland, open Woodlands, orchards, Pastures, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
2-10
AHS Heat Zone
10-4
10 - 1
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Ovate
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
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, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy
Clay, 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 to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of 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
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Flying insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas, Vomiting
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Unknown, Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Not Available
Botanical Name
Zantedeschia Aethiopica
CARDUUS nutans
Common Name
Calla Lily
Musk Thistle, Nodding Thistle
In Hindi
Calla Lily
कस्तूरी थीस्ल
In German
Calla-Lilien-
Nickende Distel
In French
Lys calla
Musk Thistle
In Spanish
Cala
Cardo de almizcle
In Greek
Calla κρίνος
musk Thistle
In Portuguese
Calla
musk Thistle
In Polish
Calla Lily
Musk Thistle
In Latin
Calla Lilium
Carduus MOSCHUS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Asterales
Family
Araceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Zantedeschia
Carduus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Zantedeschieae
Cynareae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Carduoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Calla Lily and Musk Thistle
Season and care of Calla Lily and Musk Thistle is important to know. While considering everything about Calla Lily and Musk Thistle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Calla Lily season is Autumn, Spring and Summer and Musk Thistle season is Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Calla Lily is Clay, Loamy and for Musk Thistle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Calla Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Musk Thistle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Calla Lily and Musk Thistle Physical Information
Calla Lily and Musk Thistle physical information is very important for comparison. Calla Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Musk Thistle height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Calla Lily and Musk Thistle are as follows:
Calla Lily flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Calla Lily leaf color: Dark Green
Musk Thistle flower color: Red and Violet
- Musk Thistle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Calla Lily and Musk Thistle
Care of Calla Lily and Musk Thistle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Calla Lily pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Musk Thistle pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Calla Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Musk Thistle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.