Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Perennial
Origin
South Africa, Swaziland
Europe, Russia
Types
Passionfruit, Fire glow, Gem rose, Blaze, Crystal blush
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Swamps
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-7
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
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
Oblong
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings, 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, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria mellea, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot, Root rot, Thripes
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas, Vomiting
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, 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
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Zantedeschia Aethiopica
Primula elatior
Common Name
Calla Lily
Oxlip, true oxlip
In Hindi
Calla Lily
Oxlip
In German
Calla-Lilien-
Hohe Schlüsselblume
In French
Lys calla
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
In Spanish
Cala
Primula elatior
In Greek
Calla κρίνος
δακράκι
In Portuguese
Calla
Oxlip
In Polish
Calla Lily
Oxlip
In Latin
Calla Lilium
Oxlip
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Myrtales
Family
Araceae
Onagraceae
Genus
Zantedeschia
Oenothera
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Zantedeschieae
Onagreae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Onagroideae
Season and Care of Calla Lily and Oxlip
Season and care of Calla Lily and Oxlip is important to know. While considering everything about Calla Lily and Oxlip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Calla Lily season is Autumn, Spring and Summer and Oxlip season is Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Calla Lily is Clay, Loamy and for Oxlip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Calla Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Calla Lily and Oxlip Physical Information
Calla Lily and Oxlip physical information is very important for comparison. Calla Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Calla Lily and Oxlip are as follows:
Calla Lily flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Calla Lily leaf color: Dark Green
Oxlip flower color: Light Yellow
- Oxlip leaf color: Green
Care of Calla Lily and Oxlip
Care of Calla Lily and Oxlip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Calla Lily pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Oxlip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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 Oxlip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.