Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Herbs
Origin
South Africa, Swaziland
Western Europe, Turkey
Types
Passionfruit, Fire glow, Gem rose, Blaze, Crystal blush
Aromatic herb
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Swamps
Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Light Green, Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
oblong or obovate
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly 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
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires a lot of watering
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly 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
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cold, Cough, Diabetes, gallstones, Liver problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Culinary use, Traditional medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Edging, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Zantedeschia Aethiopica
ORIGANUM majorana 'Aureum'
Common Name
Calla Lily
Sweet Marjoram
In Hindi
Calla Lily
मीठा कुठरा
In German
Calla-Lilien-
Majoran
In French
Lys calla
marjolaine
In Greek
Calla κρίνος
γλυκό μαντζουράνα
In Portuguese
Calla
manjerona
In Polish
Calla Lily
słodki majeranek
In Latin
Calla Lilium
amaracus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Lamiales
Genus
Zantedeschia
Origanum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
Tribe
Zantedeschieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Calla Lily and Sweet Marjoram
Season and care of Calla Lily and Sweet Marjoram is important to know. While considering everything about Calla Lily and Sweet Marjoram Care, growing season is an essential factor. Calla Lily season is Autumn, Spring and Summer and Sweet Marjoram season is Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Calla Lily is Clay, Loamy and for Sweet Marjoram is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Calla Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Sweet Marjoram is Neutral, Alkaline.
Calla Lily and Sweet Marjoram Physical Information
Calla Lily and Sweet Marjoram physical information is very important for comparison. Calla Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Sweet Marjoram height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Calla Lily and Sweet Marjoram are as follows:
Calla Lily flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Calla Lily leaf color: Dark Green
Sweet Marjoram flower color: White and Pink
- Sweet Marjoram leaf color: Yellow and Yellow green
Care of Calla Lily and Sweet Marjoram
Care of Calla Lily and Sweet Marjoram include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Calla Lily pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Sweet Marjoram 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 Sweet Marjoram needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.