Calla Lily

Calla Lily is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Benefits of Growing Calla Lily →

Common Calla Lily Problems →

Calla Lily prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calla Lily Water Frequency →

Calla Lily Root Rot →

Calla Lily requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Calla Lily Light Requirements →

Calla Lily Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

Calla Lily is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.

Calla Lily prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

Calla Lily Humidity Needs →

Calla Lily is very sensitive to dry soil, so choose a potting soil that retains moisture. A good soil will still drain well and contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir or sphagnum moss.

Best Soil Mix for Calla Lily →

When and How to Successfully Repot Calla Lily →

Calla Lily should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

Calla Lily is native to southern Africa.

Yes, you may see your Calla Lily bloom with the right amount of sunlight and water.

Calla Lily is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.

How and When to Prune Calla Lily →

USDA Hardiness Zone
Calla Lily can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 8a-10b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Calla Lily Temperature Tolerance →

Calla Lily can be propagated by division into new individual plants.

• Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below!
• If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet.
• Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil
• Repot the parent plant back into its original pot

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Calla Lily, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

• Common Bugs Affecting Calla Lily →
• Drooping Calla Lily Leaves →
• Calla Lily Dropping Leaves →
• Calla Lily Mushy Leaves →
• Black Spots on Calla Lily →
• Brown Spots on Calla Lily →
• Calla Lily Leaves Falling Over →
• Calla Lily Leaves Curling →
• Calla Lily Yellow Leaves →
• Calla Lily Root Rot →