Care for Calla Odessa
Calla Odessa, the gorgeous deep-purple Calla Lily (Zantedeschia) cultivar, is the dream of every gardening aficionado and flower lover. Its exquisite, trumpet-like flowers and black-colored leaves offer a dramatic touch to any home or outdoor décor. With its proper care, you can have it light up your surroundings year-round.
Number of Bulbs | 1 |
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Sowing months | Feb to Nov |
Sowing temperatur | Above 25C day time |
Blooming month | July to April |
Sun | Partial |
Selecting the appropriate soil
Calla Odessa is tolerant of well-fertilized soil that is moist but freely draining. Garden soil, compost, and sand will do. In pot culture, high-quality potting soil with perlite or vermiculite to encourage free draining is required.
Light Requirements
They prefer bright, indirect light. Outside, put down in a morning sun and afternoon shade location. Indoors, a sunny east- or west-facing window with filtered light is ideal. Too intense direct sunlight will scorch the leaves, and not enough light will stop them flowering.
Watering Routine
Calla Odessa requires steady moisture when it is in production, particularly. Water frequently, with the soil perpetually damp but never soggy. Water more sparingly as the plant goes dormant toward the end of summer or the beginning of autumn. Root rot results from too much water, so be sure to have good drainage.
Calla Odessa Temperature and Humidity
It will accept 60-75°F (15-24°C) temperatures. It is frost tender, thus shield it from the times of frost. In cold weather areas, move house plants in pots for winter or store overwintering bulbs in a dry cool place.
Calla Odessa Nutrients
Water Odessa Calla using a liquid fertilizer that is balanced every two or three weeks when it is in growth. Fertilizer with phosphorus will provide adequate flowers. Do not feed when the plant is dormant.
Potting and Repotting
Potting up means putting the cuttings into a pot with drainage holes to prevent water logging. Repot every two years or when pot-bound. Replace the soil to provide the nutrients again.
Problems and Solutions
- Yellow Leaves: It is likely due to overwatering or poor drainage. Allow the soil to dry slightly between waters.
- No Blooms: Not enough light or improper fertilizing can prevent blooms from occurring. Give the plant plenty of indirect light and use balanced food to fertilize.
- Pest Infestations: Spider mites and aphids occasionally infest Calla Odessa. Spray infested plants with neem oil or insecticidal soap.
Enjoying Your Calla Odessa
If well maintained, Calla Odessa will offer you dramatic dark-colored flowers and deep green leaves. Regardless of whether you are growing it in the garden outside or as a house plant inside, this stunning flower brings poise and sophistication to any space.
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