Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Tender Perennial
Origin
South Africa, Swaziland
India
Types
Passionfruit, Fire glow, Gem rose, Blaze, Crystal blush
Scarlet banana, Fe'i bananas
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Swamps
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
10-4
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
White, Yellow, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Pink, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires a lot of watering
Needs watering once a week, occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 8-10-8 amounts
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria mellea, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot, Root rot, Thripes
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Insects, Spider Mites
Allergy
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas, Vomiting
Itchiness, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Heals minor burns
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Zantedeschia Aethiopica
MUSA velutina
Common Name
Calla Lily
Banana, Hairy Banana, Pink Banana
In Hindi
Calla Lily
गुलाबी केले
In German
Calla-Lilien-
rosa Banana
In French
Lys calla
rose Banana
In Spanish
Cala
Pink plátano
In Greek
Calla κρίνος
ροζ Μπανάνα
In Portuguese
Calla
Banana -de-rosa
In Polish
Calla Lily
różowy Banana
In Latin
Calla Lilium
Pink Banana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Zingiberales
Genus
Zantedeschia
Banana
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Zantedeschieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Calla Lily and Pink Banana
Season and care of Calla Lily and Pink Banana is important to know. While considering everything about Calla Lily and Pink Banana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Calla Lily season is Autumn, Spring and Summer and Pink Banana season is Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Calla Lily is Clay, Loamy and for Pink Banana is Clay, Loam, Sand, Well drained while the PH of soil for Calla Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Pink Banana is Acidic, Neutral.
Calla Lily and Pink Banana Physical Information
Calla Lily and Pink Banana physical information is very important for comparison. Calla Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Pink Banana height is 365.76 cm and width 243.84 cm. The color specification of Calla Lily and Pink Banana are as follows:
Calla Lily flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Calla Lily leaf color: Dark Green
Pink Banana flower color: White, Yellow and Violet
- Pink Banana leaf color: Green
Care of Calla Lily and Pink Banana
Care of Calla Lily and Pink Banana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Calla Lily pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Pink Banana 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 Pink Banana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.