About Texas Mountain Laurel and Calla Lily

Texas Mountain Laurel

Calla Lily

About Calla Lily and Texas Mountain Laurel

What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Bulb, Flowering Plants

Origin

Southwestern United States, Texas

South Africa, Swaziland

Types

Not Available

Passionfruit, Fire glow, Gem rose, Blaze, Crystal blush

Number of Varieties

Not Available

99+

Habitat

Arid Habitats, riparian zones

Swamps

USDA Hardiness Zone

11-15

8-10

AHS Heat Zone

12-10

10-4

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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

Upright/Erect

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm

99+

60.00 cm

99+

Minimum Width

460.00 cm

99+

60.00 cm

99+

Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Blue Violet

Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Not Available

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Arrowhead

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring

Autumn, Spring, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loamy

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter

Spring, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

Yes

Tolerances

Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction

Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Drought Tolerant

Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires a lot of watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loamy

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full 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

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Armillaria mellea, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot, Root rot, Thripes

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Yes

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Yes

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Yes

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Yes

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

Yes

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Butterflies

Not Available

Allergy

Poisonous

Diarrhea, Intestinal gas, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification

Beautification, Bouquets

Beauty Benefits

Not Available

Edible Uses

Yes

Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Not Available

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Seeds, Wood

Flowers

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Showy Purposes

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Yes

Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Not Available

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

SOPHORA secundiflora

Zantedeschia Aethiopica

Common Name

Texas Mountain Laurel

Calla Lily

In Hindi

Texas Mountain Laurel

Calla Lily

In German

Meskalbohne

Calla-Lilien-

In French

Calia secundiflora

Lys calla

In Spanish

Texas Mountain Laurel

Cala

In Greek

Texas Mountain Laurel

Calla κρίνος

In Portuguese

Texas Mountain Laurel

Calla

In Polish

Texas Mountain Laurel

Calla Lily

In Latin

Texas Mountain Laurel

Calla Lilium

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Fabales

Alismatales

Family

Fabaceae

Araceae

Genus

Sophora

Zantedeschia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Not Available

Zantedeschieae

Subfamily

Faboideae

Aroideae

Number of Species

99+

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Properties of Texas Mountain Laurel and Calla Lily

Wondering what are the properties of Texas Mountain Laurel and Calla Lily? We provide you with everything About Texas Mountain Laurel and Calla Lily. Texas Mountain Laurel doesn't have thorns and Calla Lily doesn't have thorns. Also Texas Mountain Laurel does not have fragrant flowers. Texas Mountain Laurel has allergic reactions like Poisonous and Calla Lily has allergic reactions like Poisonous. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Texas Mountain Laurel and Calla Lily and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Texas Mountain Laurel and Calla Lily

Season and care of Texas Mountain Laurel and Calla Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Mountain Laurel and Calla Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Mountain Laurel season is Spring and Calla Lily season is Spring. The type of soil for Texas Mountain Laurel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Calla Lily is Clay, Loamy while the PH of soil for Texas Mountain Laurel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Calla Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.

Texas Mountain Laurel and Calla Lily Physical Information

Texas Mountain Laurel and Calla Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Mountain Laurel height is 760.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Calla Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Texas Mountain Laurel and Calla Lily are as follows:

Texas Mountain Laurel flower color: Purple and Blue Violet
Texas Mountain Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
Calla Lily flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Calla Lily leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Texas Mountain Laurel and Calla Lily

Care of Texas Mountain Laurel and Calla Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Mountain Laurel 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 Texas Mountain Laurel 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.