Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Grass
Origin
South Africa, Swaziland
World/Pandemic, Europe
Types
Passionfruit, Fire glow, Gem rose, Blaze, Crystal blush
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Swamps
Lake margins, Open areas, Stream side, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Brown
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Ovate
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires a lot of watering
Reduce watering in winter, 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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria mellea, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot, Root rot, Thripes
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bugs
Allergy
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Biodiesel
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Zantedeschia Aethiopica
PHALARIS arundinacea var. picta
Common Name
Calla Lily
Canary Reedgrass, Ribbon Grass
In Hindi
Calla Lily
Ribbon Grass
In German
Calla-Lilien-
rohrglanzgras
In French
Lys calla
roseau
In Spanish
Cala
hierba cinta and pasto cinto
In Greek
Calla κρίνος
κορδέλα Grass
In Portuguese
Calla
caniço-malhado
In Polish
Calla Lily
Wstążka Trawa
In Latin
Calla Lilium
Ribbon Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Cyperales
Genus
Zantedeschia
Phalaris
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Zantedeschieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Calla Lily and Ribbon Grass
Season and care of Calla Lily and Ribbon Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Calla Lily and Ribbon Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Calla Lily season is Autumn, Spring and Summer and Ribbon Grass season is Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Calla Lily is Clay, Loamy and for Ribbon Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Calla Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Ribbon Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Calla Lily and Ribbon Grass Physical Information
Calla Lily and Ribbon Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Calla Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Ribbon Grass height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Calla Lily and Ribbon Grass are as follows:
Calla Lily flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Calla Lily leaf color: Dark Green
Ribbon Grass flower color: Pink and White
- Ribbon Grass leaf color: White and Green
Care of Calla Lily and Ribbon Grass
Care of Calla Lily and Ribbon Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Calla Lily pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Ribbon Grass pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Calla Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ribbon Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.