Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
Hybrid origin
South Africa, Swaziland
Types
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Passionfruit, Fire glow, Gem rose, Blaze, Crystal blush
Habitat
shaded woods, Woodlands
Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-10
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 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, Light Yellow, Violet
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, 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, Sand
Clay, Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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, Sand
Clay, Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, 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
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Armillaria mellea, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot, Root rot, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Toxic if not prepared properly
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Bouquets
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Not Available
Botanical Name
Calycanthus floridus
Zantedeschia Aethiopica
Common Name
Sweetshrub
Calla Lily
In Hindi
sweetshrub
Calla Lily
In German
sweetshrub
Calla-Lilien-
In French
sweetshrub
Lys calla
In Spanish
sweetshrub
Cala
In Greek
sweetshrub
Calla κρίνος
In Portuguese
sweetshrub
Calla
In Polish
sweetshrub
Calla Lily
In Latin
sweetshrub
Calla Lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Laurales
Alismatales
Family
Calycanthaceae
Araceae
Genus
Calycanthus
Zantedeschia
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Zantedeschieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Season and Care of Sweetshrub and Calla Lily
Season and care of Sweetshrub and Calla Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Sweetshrub and Calla Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Calla Lily season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Calla Lily is Clay, Loamy while the PH of soil for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral and for Calla Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Sweetshrub and Calla Lily Physical Information
Sweetshrub and Calla Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Calla Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Sweetshrub and Calla Lily are as follows:
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Calla Lily flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Calla Lily leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sweetshrub and Calla Lily
Care of Sweetshrub and Calla Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers 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 Sweetshrub 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.