Zantedeschia Captain Marrero

Calla Lily, White Calla

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Elegant rhizomatous perennial featuring large white spathes with vibrant yellow centers. Glossy dark green foliage. Toxic if ingested.
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Plant Details

Common Name Calla Lily, White Calla
Family Araceae
Genus Zantedeschia
Species Aethiopica
Variety Captain Marrero
Origin South Africa
Blooming Late spring to early summer, sometimes re-blooms indoors
Leaf Color Dark green, glossy
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich, peat-based potting mix; moist but well-draining. Prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH.

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during growth and flowering. Reduce water after blooming for dormancy. Never let dry completely.

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light indoors; full sun in cooler climates or morning sun outdoors

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Fertilization

Feed monthly with balanced liquid fertilizer during active growing season (Spring/Summer). Stop feeding in winter.

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Pruning

Remove spent flowers to encourage new blooms. Cut back foliage completely after yellowing if forcing dormancy.

Pest Control Aphid Mealybug 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
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Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
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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% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1000 – 20000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
400 – 1800
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 80%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
200 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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