Pink Calla Lily

Botanical Name: Zantedeschia rehmannii

Pink Calla Lily has charming, funnel-shaped blooms that may be pink, rose, lavender or violet. It is a smaller plant (growing up to 16 in/40 cm) than the white or yellow varieties. Its long, tapered leaves are deep green, often with faint white spots.

This beautiful plant will bloom for 4-6 weeks, then can be brought back to bloom the next year. When flowers die, allow the plant to dry off by gradually reducing the water. When the foliage turns yellow and withered, cut it back. Put the dormant plant in a cool, dark spot giving it just enough water to prevent the rhizomes from drying out completely. Dormant rhizomes can be restarted in January to March. Pot them separately in 4 in/10 cm pots with fresh soil. Top with just enough soil to cover the rhizome. Put the plant back in a warm, bright spot (out of direct sun) and keep the soil moist. Blooms should appear in 6-8 weeks.

CAUTION: All parts of this plant are poisonous; the rhizome is the most toxic. Keep it out of the reach of children and pets who may play with or ingest this plant.

Origin: South Africa

Height: 12-16 in (30-40 cm)

Light: Bright light.

Water: Keep soil evenly moist, not soggy.

Humidity: Average room humidity

Temperature: Average room temperatures 60-75°F, 16-24°C

Soil: Peat moss based potting mix that drains well.

Fertilizer: Feed every 3 weeks with a high-phosphorus liquid fertilizer diluted by half while plant is growing.

Propagation: Rhizomes