Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
Mexico
South Africa, Swaziland
Types
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
Passionfruit, Fire glow, Gem rose, Blaze, Crystal blush
Habitat
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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 Pink, Lavender
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue
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
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Arrowhead
Plant Season
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
Not Available
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
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
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Well-aerated
Clay, Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove lateral branches
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
Armillaria mellea, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot, Root rot, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Mites
Not Available
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Not Available
Botanical Name
LAELIA anceps
Zantedeschia Aethiopica
Common Name
Laelia, Orchid
Calla Lily
In Hindi
Laelia
Calla Lily
In German
Laelia
Calla-Lilien-
In French
Laelia
Lys calla
In Greek
Laelia
Calla κρίνος
In Portuguese
Laelia
Calla
In Polish
Laelia
Calla Lily
In Latin
Laelia
Calla Lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Orchidales
Alismatales
Family
Orchidaceae
Araceae
Genus
Laelia
Zantedeschia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Zantedeschieae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Aroideae
Season and Care of Laelia and Calla Lily
Season and care of Laelia and Calla Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Laelia and Calla Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Laelia season is Fall and Winter and Calla Lily season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for Calla Lily is Clay, Loamy while the PH of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for Calla Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Laelia and Calla Lily Physical Information
Laelia and Calla Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Calla Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Laelia and Calla Lily are as follows:
Laelia flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Laelia leaf color: Green
Calla Lily flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Calla Lily leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Laelia and Calla Lily
Care of Laelia and Calla Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches and Calla Lily pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Laelia 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.