Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey
South Africa, Swaziland
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Passionfruit, Fire glow, Gem rose, Blaze, Crystal blush
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Magenta, Black
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Armillaria mellea, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot, Root rot, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
Yes
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bouquets
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
-
Botanical Name
GERANIUM subcaulescens
Zantedeschia Aethiopica
Common Name
Cranesbill
Calla Lily
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Calla Lily
In German
Hortensie
Calla-Lilien-
In French
Hortensia
Lys calla
In Spanish
Hortensia
Cala
In Greek
υδραγεία
Calla κρίνος
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Calla
In Polish
Hortensja
Calla Lily
In Latin
Hibiscus
Calla Lilium
Family
Geraniaceae
Araceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Cranesbill and Calla Lily
Wondering what are the properties of Cranesbill and Calla Lily? We provide you with everything About Cranesbill and Calla Lily. Cranesbill doesn't have thorns and Calla Lily doesn't have thorns. Also Cranesbill does not have fragrant flowers. Cranesbill has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Calla Lily has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Cranesbill and Calla Lily and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cranesbill and Calla Lily
Season and care of Cranesbill and Calla Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Cranesbill and Calla Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cranesbill season is Spring and Summer and Calla Lily season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Cranesbill is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Calla Lily is Clay, Loamy while the PH of soil for Cranesbill is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Calla Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Cranesbill and Calla Lily Physical Information
Cranesbill and Calla Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Cranesbill height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Calla Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Cranesbill and Calla Lily are as follows:
Cranesbill flower color: Magenta and Black
Cranesbill leaf color: Gray Green
Calla Lily flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Calla Lily leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cranesbill and Calla Lily
Care of Cranesbill and Calla Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cranesbill pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Calla Lily pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Cranesbill needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Calla Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.