
The Zantedeschia, better known as calla, is an
incredibly elegant flower coming from the central areas of Africa introduced recently in the Mediterranean areas.
The typical color of this flower is white although breeders are becoming
more widespread new species of different colors like orange, purple and
yellow.
It often happens to see it in shaded or semi-shaded gardens, associated with small pools of water, because it has semi-aquatic features and requires special cultivation.
Cultivation
The calla cultivation is not so simple and
requires several adjustments. However, if you have the
right environments satisfactions and the results will not fail for sure.
Key would be to have a small stream or a pond that
keep the always wet and cool environment.
The semi-shaded position is the other important element for
this flower, while, as regards the planting, it is good to know that this plant is "planted" in the
autumn and in the spring, with the first warm days begin
to sprout.
How watering
Considering that in their natural habitat are ponds
or lakes that maintain a stable humidity level, you can spray the leaves with some frequency if you notice that the area where is
cultivate your Calla Lily is too dry.
As for watering true, however, it is necessary
to water thoroughly during the growing season from spring until you see
the flowers fade, but you always have to water less during the winter.
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