Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Herb
Origin
South Africa, Swaziland
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Passionfruit, Fire glow, Gem rose, Blaze, Crystal blush
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Swamps
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
9-11
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oblovate
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires a lot of watering
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral
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
Allergy
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas, Vomiting
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Zantedeschia Aethiopica
OCIMUM basilicum var. thyrsiflorum 'Oriental Breeze'
Common Name
Calla Lily
Thai Basil
In Hindi
Calla Lily
Hydrangea
In German
Calla-Lilien-
Hortensie
In French
Lys calla
Hortensia
In Spanish
Cala
Hortensia
In Greek
Calla κρίνος
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Calla
Hortênsia
In Polish
Calla Lily
Hortensja
In Latin
Calla Lilium
Hibiscus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of Calla Lily and Thai Basil
Season and care of Calla Lily and Thai Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Calla Lily and Thai Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Calla Lily season is Autumn, Spring and Summer and Thai Basil season is Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Calla Lily is Clay, Loamy and for Thai Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Calla Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Thai Basil is Neutral.
Calla Lily and Thai Basil Physical Information
Calla Lily and Thai Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Calla Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Thai Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Calla Lily and Thai Basil are as follows:
Calla Lily flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Calla Lily leaf color: Dark Green
Thai Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Thai Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Care of Calla Lily and Thai Basil
Care of Calla Lily and Thai Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Calla Lily pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Thai Basil 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 Thai Basil needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.