Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
South Africa, Swaziland
Types
Castlewellan, Otto Luyken, Schipkaensis
Passionfruit, Fire glow, Gem rose, Blaze, Crystal blush
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest
Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-4
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Softwood cuttings
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Informal Hedge
Beautification, Bouquets
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eye Infection, Nausia, Vomiting
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil
Flowers
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Not Available
Botanical Name
PRUNUS laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken'
Zantedeschia Aethiopica
Common Name
cherry laurel, common laurel
Calla Lily
In Hindi
English laurel
Calla Lily
In German
Lorbeerkirsche
Calla-Lilien-
In French
Laurier-cerise
Lys calla
In Spanish
Prunus laurocerasus
Cala
In Greek
Prunus laurocerasus
Calla κρίνος
In Portuguese
Prunus laurocerasus
Calla
In Polish
Laurowiśnia wschodnia
Calla Lily
In Latin
Prunus padus
Calla Lilium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Rosales
Alismatales
Genus
Prunus
Zantedeschia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Zantedeschieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Season and Care of English Laurel and Calla Lily
Season and care of English Laurel and Calla Lily is important to know. While considering everything about English Laurel and Calla Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. English Laurel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Calla Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for English Laurel is Clay, Loam and for Calla Lily is Clay, Loamy while the PH of soil for English Laurel is Acidic, Neutral and for Calla Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
English Laurel and Calla Lily Physical Information
English Laurel and Calla Lily physical information is very important for comparison. English Laurel height is 90.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Calla Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of English Laurel and Calla Lily are as follows:
English Laurel flower color: White
English Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
Calla Lily flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Calla Lily leaf color: Dark Green
Care of English Laurel and Calla Lily
Care of English Laurel and Calla Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. English Laurel 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 English Laurel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Calla Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.