How to tend a Zantedeschia elliottiana
Also known as: Richardia aurata Mottet, Richardia elliottiana (H.Knight) W.Watson, Richardia rossii Chalwin, Calla elliottiana (W.Watson) W.Watson, Calla elliottiana H.Knight
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Water thoroughly after soil dries, spray water in the air when relative humidity lower than 30%
Sunlight
Put in sunny places, but avoid strong sunlight at noon, less flowers with less sunlight
Soil
Peat and perlite mixed
Fertilizer
Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly, except in summer
Pruning
After flowers fade put in a shaded place, when leaves turn yellow, remove the withered part on the ground, leave tubers for germination next year
About this plant
- Origin
- Holland
- Category
- Araceae, Zantedeschia
- Size
- Diameter ⥠10 cm, height 16-20 cm
- Blooming period
- Flowering period November-May, viewing period 1-2 months
- Flower colors
- Bract pure white, pink, yellow, purple red, orange, emerald green, or in mixture
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