Zantedeschia Captain Fargo

White Calla Lily

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Elegant rhizomatous perennial featuring arching green leaves and large, pure white spathes surrounding a yellow spadix. A classic choice for moist borders or indoor containers requiring bright light.
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Plant Details

Common Name White Calla Lily
Family Araceae
Genus Zantedeschia
Species Aethiopica
Variety Captain Fargo
Origin South Africa
Blooming Foliage plant, flowers in spring/summer
Leaf Color Emerald green with white spathe
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich, peat-based mix with good drainage and organic matter retention

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during growth; reduce after flowering as tubers enter dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light is ideal; tolerate partial shade but blooms require light

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks during active growing season (Spring/Summer)

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Pruning

Remove spent flowers and yellow leaves promptly to encourage new growth

Pest Control Aphid Mealybug Spider Mite

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 3 months
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Apr
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Aug
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Mar
Apr
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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)
3000 – 20000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
600 – 1500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
50% – 90%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1200
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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