This houseplant has several names: zantedeschia, callas and richardia. First of all, it should be noted that the calla flower at home is unpretentious in care. It grows well and blooms in a completely different environment - this applies to temperature, lighting and humidity.
Care
For cultivation, a temperature of even 14-16 degrees is quite suitable. The plant blooms from October to May, the dormant period is in June and July. This flower requires moderate watering, during the dormant period, the break between the “water procedures” should be 10 days, during flowering it should be reduced. Twice a month, a calla flower, contained at home, requires fertilizing the soil.
It has an interesting feature - in one month a leaf dies off in a plant and one grows too. Non-viable processes must be removed immediately, otherwise it may cause decay. If the care is carried out properly, the height of this representative of the flora can be 80 centimeters, and large and fragrant flowers will decorate it.
Home callas do not like waterlogging of the soil and stagnation of water, therefore, after irrigation, it is necessary to pour excess liquid from the pan. Otherwise, root decay is possible.
The best soil for the plant is a mixture (in equal proportions) of humus, sand, peat, leaf and sod soil.
How to plant calla?
A calla flower, grown at home, is planted to a shallow depth (the root neck should be only slightly covered by the ground). In the case of a strong depression, the roots will rot.
After the dormancy period is completed, it is recommended to shake the plant out of the pot, clean off the remaining leaves and plant it in new soil. The first time (a couple of weeks) watering should be carried out sparingly, then the amount of water must be increased. Top dressing should be carried out during the growing season.
Breeding
Calla flower at home multiplies by division. To do this, the side shoots that form near the mother bush are separated, but here one condition must be taken into account - there must be at least two buds on the shoot.
Instead of a conclusion
As can be seen from the information provided, the plant does not need special care, but it is necessary to observe several very important nuances. If they are met, undoubtedly, the beautiful calla lily will delight its owners with abundant flowering and magnificent aroma.
The flower at home grows very well and therefore is popular among lovers of indoor flora. However, it is not so often seen at someone's house. This is possibly due to the fact that it is not possible for some connoisseurs of beauty to find such a plant, or perhaps because the basic rules of cultivation are simply not respected. In any case, fans of flowering plants should be assured that if all of the above is observed, the result of caring for the plant will be not only excellent flowering, but also pride in its home "green inhabitant".