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Alocasia and Calla Lily Care

1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Pot
1.2 How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Transplanting
1.3 Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires a lot of watering
1.4.2 In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
1.4.3 In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
1.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
1.5 Soil
1.5.1 Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
1.5.2 Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy
1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
1.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
1.7 Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
1.8 Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
1.9 Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Armillaria mellea, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot, Root rot, Thripes
1.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun
Drought

Watering Alocasia and Calla Lily

Water is the most essential need of any plant. Watering requirements differ for every plant. Knowing the amount of water required is the most important part of Alocasia and Calla Lily Facts. One needs to adequately water the plants keeping in mind that plants need season wise variations in water levels. While taking Alocasia and Calla Lily care, it is important to know that too much water is more dangerous than not enough watering. Here we provide you with the exact watering required for your garden plant. Watering Alocasia and Calla Lily is as follows:

  • Watering Alocasia in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Alocasia in Winter: Average Water

  • Watering Calla Lily in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Calla Lily in Winter: Average Water

Alocasia and Calla Lily Diseases

Plants get infected many times due to lack of care. This makes it unhealthy and reduces its life too. Hence it is necessary to know the kind of disease on plants, to cure it and keep the plant healthy. Knowing About Alocasia and Calla Lily diseases is very important factor of Alocasia and Calla Lily Care. These plant's diseases are:

  • Alocasia: No serious insect or disease problems
  • Calla Lily: Armillaria mellea, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot, Root rot and Thripes

Alocasia and Calla Lily Pruning

Pruning is an important part of Alocasia and Calla Lily care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Alocasia and Calla Lily pruning is done as follows:

  • Alocasia pruning: Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves

  • Calla Lily pruning: Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads

Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Alocasia and Calla Lily fertilizers are as follows:

  • Alocasia fertilizers: slow-release fertilizers
  • Calla Lily fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer