Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
South Africa, Swaziland
  
South America, Brazil
  
Types
Passionfruit, Fire glow, Gem rose, Blaze, Crystal blush
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Swamps
  
Canyons, gardens, Grassland, Rainforest, Shaded sites
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
  
8-13
  
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
  
H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
  
White, Red
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
  
Dark Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
  
Dark Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
  
Palmate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
  
Late Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Wet Site
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires a lot of watering
  
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Reduce watering in winter, 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
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Average
  
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
  
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize before watering, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
  
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria mellea, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot, Root rot, Thripes
  
Mites, Red blotch, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
Yes
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Birds
  
Allergy
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas, Vomiting
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Cancer
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Used as Biofuel, Used in making beverages
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Not Available
  
Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
Zantedeschia Aethiopica
  
MANIHOT esculenta 'Variegata'
  
Common Name
Calla Lily
  
Variegated Cassava, Variegated Tapioca
  
In Hindi
Calla Lily
  
Variegated Cassava
  
In German
Calla-Lilien-
  
Verändertes Cassava
  
In French
Lys calla
  
panaché manioc
  
In Spanish
Cala
  
abigarrado Yuca
  
In Greek
Calla κρίνος
  
Κυμαίνεται Cassava
  
In Portuguese
Calla
  
variegated de mandioca
  
In Polish
Calla Lily
  
Kolorowy Maniok
  
In Latin
Calla Lilium
  
variegated Cassava
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Not Available
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Not Available
  
Order
Alismatales
  
Malpighiales
  
Family
Araceae
  
Euphorbiaceae
  
Genus
Zantedeschia
  
Manihot
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Zantedeschieae
  
Manihoteae
  
Subfamily
Aroideae
  
Crotonoideae
  
Season and Care of Calla Lily and Variegated Cassava
Season and care of Calla Lily and Variegated Cassava is important to know. While considering everything about Calla Lily and Variegated Cassava Care, growing season is an essential factor. Calla Lily season is Autumn, Spring and Summer and Variegated Cassava season is Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Calla Lily is Clay, Loamy and for Variegated Cassava is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Calla Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Variegated Cassava is Acidic, Neutral.
Calla Lily and Variegated Cassava Physical Information
Calla Lily and Variegated Cassava physical information is very important for comparison. Calla Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Variegated Cassava height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Calla Lily and Variegated Cassava are as follows:
Calla Lily flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Calla Lily leaf color: Dark Green
Variegated Cassava flower color: White and Red
- Variegated Cassava leaf color: Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Care of Calla Lily and Variegated Cassava
Care of Calla Lily and Variegated Cassava include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Calla Lily pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Variegated Cassava pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Calla Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Variegated Cassava needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.