Plant Care Calla Lily 'Giant Aethiopica'

Calla Lily 'Giant Aethiopica'

Taxonomy

Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Giant Aethiopica'
Zantedeschia
Araceae
Alismatales

How to care for Calla Lily 'Giant Aethiopica'

💦 Water

How often to water your Calla Lily 'Giant Aethiopica'

Water needs for Calla Lily 'Giant Aethiopica'
0.5 cups
every 9

Calla Lily 'Giant Aethiopica' needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Calla Lily 'Giant Aethiopica' in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Calla Lily 'Giant Aethiopica': 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Calla Lily 'Giant Aethiopica' love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Calla Lily 'Giant Aethiopica' does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Calla Lily 'Giant Aethiopica' in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Calla Lily 'Giant Aethiopica'

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Calla Lily 'Giant Aethiopica': repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Calla Lily 'Giant Aethiopica' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Calla Lily 'Giant Aethiopica' prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Calla Lily 'Giant Aethiopica' requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Calla Lily 'Giant Aethiopica' is extremely dangerous if consumed. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian immediately. Calla Lily 'Giant Aethiopica' is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.


💨 Humidity

Calla Lily 'Giant Aethiopica' prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.


🪴 Soil

Calla Lily 'Giant Aethiopica' is very sensitive to dry soil, so choose a potting soil that retains moisture. A good soil will still drain well and contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir or sphagnum moss.


💩 Fertilizer

Calla Lily 'Giant Aethiopica' should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!


🌎 Native Region

Calla Lily 'Giant Aethiopica' is native to southern Africa.


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Calla Lily 'Giant Aethiopica' can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 8a-10b. Find your local hardiness zone here.


🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Calla Lily 'Giant Aethiopica', since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Calla Lily 'Giant Aethiopica'

Calla Lily 'Giant Aethiopica'


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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