Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
South Africa, Swaziland
Types
Diothonea, Auliza
Passionfruit, Fire glow, Gem rose, Blaze, Crystal blush
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands
Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
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
White, Light Green, Ivory
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Humidity
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, light feeding and water solubles, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Spider mites, Viruses, Whiteflies
Armillaria mellea, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot, Root rot, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
EPIDENDRUM ciliare
Zantedeschia Aethiopica
Common Name
Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid
Calla Lily
In Hindi
Epidendrum
Calla Lily
In German
Epidendrum
Calla-Lilien-
In French
Epidendrum
Lys calla
In Spanish
Epidendrum
Cala
In Greek
Epidendrum
Calla κρίνος
In Portuguese
Epidendrum
Calla
In Polish
Epidendrum
Calla Lily
In Latin
Epidendrum
Calla Lilium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Alismatales
Family
Orchidaceae
Araceae
Genus
Coilostylis
Zantedeschia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Zantedeschieae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Aroideae
Season and Care of Epidendrum and Calla Lily
Season and care of Epidendrum and Calla Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Epidendrum and Calla Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Epidendrum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Calla Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Epidendrum is Not Available and for Calla Lily is Clay, Loamy while the PH of soil for Epidendrum is Acidic, Neutral and for Calla Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Epidendrum and Calla Lily Physical Information
Epidendrum and Calla Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Calla Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Epidendrum and Calla Lily are as follows:
Epidendrum flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
Epidendrum leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Calla Lily flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Calla Lily leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Epidendrum and Calla Lily
Care of Epidendrum and Calla Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Epidendrum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Calla Lily pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Epidendrum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Calla Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.