Zantedeschia Captain Memphis

Calla Lily 'Captain Memphis'

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Elegant rhizomatous perennial featuring striking green foliage speckled with creamy-white spots and upright white spathes in spring. Requires bright indirect light indoors.
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Plant Details

Common Name Calla Lily 'Captain Memphis'
Family Araceae
Genus Zantedeschia
Species Aethiopica
Variety Captain Memphis
Origin Southern Africa
Blooming Foliage plant, blooms in spring with white spathe
Leaf Color Green with cream speckles
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Indoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich peat-based mix with perlite for excellent drainage

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during active growth, reduce watering significantly during winter dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light. Avoid direct midday sun to prevent leaf scorching of variegation.

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks during growing season (April-Sept)

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Pruning

Remove spent flowers and yellow leaves promptly to prevent disease

Pest Control Aphid Mealybug Scale 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
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
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 82°
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)
1200 – 25000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1800 – 3500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 60%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
350 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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