Calla Lily

Tuber A swollen underground stem, crown or root see also Bulbs, Corms and Tubers.

Calla Lily
Family	Araceae
Name	Zantedeschia Spp.
Pictures: Zantedeschia hybrids Zantedeschia aethiopica   See also:  Bulbs, Corms & Tubers

The calla lily of the florist trade belong to the Zantedeschia genus. Traditionally, it is only available in yellow (Zantedeschia elliottiana) but recent hybridisation efforts have resulted in plants that produce cream, yellow, orange, red, purple and even almost black flowers.

The plant survives the winter as an underground tuber. With age, this tuber can grow quite large and become quite knobby. It is possible to break away the "knobs", which are actually shoots, and grow them on as new plants.

Warning: This plant contains a cocktail of toxins. Calcium oxalate crystals are also found in the roots, stems and leaves of this plant. Ingestion can be a painful experience!

Culture:

 Zantedeschia hybrids

Red
Name	Zantedeschia Spp.
Common Name	Calla Lily

Hybrid calla lilies are available in a variety of colours. The plants grow smaller than Zantedeschia aethiopica but otherwise are similar.

Pink	Pink	Red	Yellow
Yellow	Yellow	Orange	Orange

 Zantedeschia aethiopica

This quick growing plant is the traditional arum lily or white calla lily. "Green Goddess" is a cultivar that has white flowers with a green tip.

Warning: This plant has naturalised itself and is slowly becoming a pest in certain areas.

Side	White	Opening	Flower
Green Goddess