Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
Hybrid origin
South Africa, Swaziland
Types
'Bees' Sunset, Buttercup, Nobilis
Passionfruit, Fire glow, Gem rose, Blaze, Crystal blush
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Damp shores, Marshy ground
Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 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
Orange, Orange Red
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Summer
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Treatment of Dark Spots
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
KNIPHOFIA 'Alcazar'
Zantedeschia Aethiopica
Common Name
Red Hot Poker
Calla Lily
In Hindi
Red Hot Poker
Calla Lily
In German
Red Hot Poker
Calla-Lilien-
In French
Red Hot Poker
Lys calla
In Spanish
Red Hot Poker
Cala
In Greek
Red Hot Poker
Calla κρίνος
In Portuguese
Red Hot Pôquer
Calla
In Polish
Red Hot Poker
Calla Lily
In Latin
Hot Rubrum Poker
Calla Lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Alismatales
Genus
Kniphofia
Zantedeschia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Zantedeschieae
Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
Aroideae
Season and Care of Red Hot Poker and Calla Lily
Season and care of Red Hot Poker and Calla Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Red Hot Poker and Calla Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Hot Poker season is Summer and Calla Lily season is Summer. The type of soil for Red Hot Poker is Loam, Sand and for Calla Lily is Clay, Loamy while the PH of soil for Red Hot Poker is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Calla Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Red Hot Poker and Calla Lily Physical Information
Red Hot Poker and Calla Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Red Hot Poker height is 111.80 cm and width 71.10 cm whereas Calla Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Red Hot Poker and Calla Lily are as follows:
Red Hot Poker flower color: Orange and Orange Red
Red Hot Poker leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Calla Lily flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Calla Lily leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Red Hot Poker and Calla Lily
Care of Red Hot Poker and Calla Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Hot Poker 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 Red Hot Poker 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.