Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Vegetable
Origin
South Africa, Swaziland
Central America, Mexico, North America
Types
Passionfruit, Fire glow, Gem rose, Blaze, Crystal blush
Neck, Really Big Hybrid, Waltham
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Swamps
Cultivated Beds
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Peach, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Heart-shaped
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
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, 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
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy
Loam
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
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove the old foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced organic fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphate
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria mellea, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot, Root rot, Thripes
Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Dry root rot, Fusarium leaf spot, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Ants, Bees
Allergy
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas, Vomiting
Dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antiasthamatic, anti-cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Diabetes, Fiber, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Immunity, Manganese, Obesity, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
For making oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
Zantedeschia Aethiopica
CUCURBITA pepo 'White Crown of Thorns'
Common Name
Calla Lily
Winter Squash
In Hindi
Calla Lily
कोंहड़ा
In German
Calla-Lilien-
Winter squash
In French
Lys calla
courges d'hiver
In Spanish
Cala
calabaza de invierno
In Greek
Calla κρίνος
σκουός χειμώνα
In Portuguese
Calla
abóbora
In Polish
Calla Lily
dynia
In Latin
Calla Lilium
cucurbita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Violales
Family
Araceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Zantedeschia
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Zantedeschieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Papilionoideae
Season and Care of Calla Lily and Winter Squash
Season and care of Calla Lily and Winter Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Calla Lily and Winter Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Calla Lily season is Autumn, Spring and Summer and Winter Squash season is Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Calla Lily is Clay, Loamy and for Winter Squash is Loam while the PH of soil for Calla Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Winter Squash is Neutral.
Calla Lily and Winter Squash Physical Information
Calla Lily and Winter Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Calla Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Winter Squash height is 7.62 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Calla Lily and Winter Squash are as follows:
Calla Lily flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Calla Lily leaf color: Dark Green
Winter Squash flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Winter Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Calla Lily and Winter Squash
Care of Calla Lily and Winter Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Calla Lily pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Winter Squash pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove the old foliage. In summer Calla Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Winter Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
