Zantedeschia Captain Beretta

Calla Lily 'Captain Beretta'

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Elegant rhizomatous perennial featuring large white spathes and glossy green foliage. Native to South Africa, this Zantedeschia cultivar thrives indoors with bright indirect light.
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Plant Details

Common Name Calla Lily 'Captain Beretta'
Family Araceae
Genus Zantedeschia
Species Aethiopica
Variety Captain Beretta
Origin South Africa
Blooming Winter to Spring, sporadic blooms indoors
Leaf Color Deep glossy green
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich organic potting mix with perlite for drainage; avoid waterlogging rhizomes.

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during active growth; reduce significantly after flowering to induce dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light is ideal; direct sun may scorch leaves indoors during summer.

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season (Spring/Summer).

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Pruning

Cut spent flower stalks at the base; remove yellow or damaged leaves immediately.

Pest Control Aphid Spider Mite Thrip

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 4 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1000 – 25000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1200 – 4500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
35% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
400 – 2200
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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