Zantedeschia aethiopica
Species
Also called arum lily, calla lily, white arum lily, common arum lily
Connections
Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its source“Zantedeschia aethiopica, commonly known as calla lily or arum lily, is a rhizomatous perennial” — How to germinate Zantedeschia aethiopica — Quinta dos Ouriques University
“Requires warm temperatures (70-75°F optimal)” — How to germinate Zantedeschia aethiopica — Quinta dos Ouriques University
“Zantedeschia aethiopica plants grow best in full sun or partial shade” — Zantedeschia Aethiopica Bulbs: Planting, Growing, and Care Guide - Arum Lily Bulbs
“Water your Zantedeschia aethiopica plants regularly, especially during the growing season” — Zantedeschia Aethiopica Bulbs: Planting, Growing, and Care Guide - Arum Lily Bulbs
“The soil should have a pH of 6.0-6.5” — Zantedeschia Aethiopica Bulbs: Planting, Growing, and Care Guide - Arum Lily Bulbs
“Zantedeschia aethiopica plants are hardy in USDA hardiness zones 8-11” — Zantedeschia Aethiopica Bulbs: Planting, Growing, and Care Guide - Arum Lily Bulbs
“Plant the bulbs 4-6 inches deep and 6-8 inches apart” — Zantedeschia Aethiopica Bulbs: Planting, Growing, and Care Guide - Arum Lily Bulbs
“While typically propagated from rhizomes, it can also be grown from seed with proper conditions” — How to germinate Zantedeschia aethiopica — Quinta dos Ouriques University
“In colder climates, it is recommended to start the bulbs indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date” — Zantedeschia Aethiopica Bulbs: Planting, Growing, and Care Guide - Arum Lily Bulbs
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Where this comes from
- Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
- Linked record: Wikidata (CC0)
- Wikipedia: Zantedeschia aethiopica
- Fact sheet: 2 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrow Librarian