Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
South Africa, Swaziland
Types
fuji, jonathan apple
Passionfruit, Fire glow, Gem rose, Blaze, Crystal blush
Habitat
Cold Regions, gardens
Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-10
Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16
2a, 2b, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval Cordate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
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
Clay, Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water, 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
Alternate Days
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
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 Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune central stem, Remove lateral branches
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Canker, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Ring Rot, Woodpecker feeding
Armillaria mellea, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot, Root rot, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Rocky Soil, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Peripheral Edema, Vomiting
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Anemia, constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders, Hair Loss, Parkinson
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Cosmetics, Used As Food
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Not Available
Botanical Name
MALUS domestica 'Gala'
Zantedeschia Aethiopica
Common Name
Apple, Eating Apple, Gala Apple
Calla Lily
In German
Gala Apfel
Calla-Lilien-
In Greek
Gala
Calla κρίνος
In Polish
Gala
Calla Lily
In Latin
Gala
Calla Lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Rosales
Alismatales
Clade
Dicotyledonous, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Zantedeschieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Season and Care of Gala Apple and Calla Lily
Season and care of Gala Apple and Calla Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Gala Apple and Calla Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gala Apple season is Spring and Fall and Calla Lily season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Gala Apple is Clay, Loam and for Calla Lily is Clay, Loamy while the PH of soil for Gala Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Calla Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Gala Apple and Calla Lily Physical Information
Gala Apple and Calla Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Gala Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Calla Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Gala Apple and Calla Lily are as follows:
Gala Apple flower color: White and Light Pink
Gala Apple leaf color: Green
Calla Lily flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Calla Lily leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Gala Apple and Calla Lily
Care of Gala Apple and Calla Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gala Apple pruning is done Prune central stem and Remove lateral branches and Calla Lily pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Gala Apple needs Alternate Days and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Calla Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.