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Wedgewood Gardens 1890 N. Middletown Road (Route 352) Glen Mills, PA 19342 Phone: 610-459-3116 Fax: 610-558-4605 Email: [email protected] Web: www.wedgewoodgardens.com Instructions: Caring for Calla Lily (Zantedeschia) The beautiful blooms of the Calla lily are a popular cut flower, but the plant can be kept inside as an indoor houseplant in northern climates. Calla lily's shiny green, lance shaped leaves surround long blooming funnel shaped flowers come in a variety of colors. The blooms are technically a flower bract surrounding a central spike that is tightly covered with the plant's true, tiny flowers. Calla lilies are not true lilies, they are bulbous members of the Arum family. Light – Bright indirect light is ideal, some direct indoor light is acceptable as well. If placed outside during the summer, maintain bright light but avoid direct sunlight. Water – Calla lilies like to be kept evenly moist, but not sitting in water, as the bulbs could rot. Once the blooms fade and the leaves begin to yellow, discontinue watering and let the plant go dry. This will allow the bulbs to go dormant so it will be ready for the next season's growth. Fertilizer – During the growth period before blooming, fertilize monthly with an acidic fertilizer like. No fertilization is needed when in bloom. Notes – After the blooms have faded and been removed, the leaves will start to yellow, stop watering and store the plant in a cool, dry area. Come mid-December, check to make sure that the bulbs are firm and healthy. If they are, remove them and replant them in a soil mix of 4 parts sand, 1 part peat moss. Water well, and place in bright light, fertilizing monthly until new blooms appear. Make sure that you don't over water, or leave the bulbs sitting in water, as they are prone to rot. Always provide good drainage.