Zantedeschia Captain Safari

Calla Lily 'Captain Safari'

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A striking ornamental rhizome with distinctively spotted green foliage and vibrant yellow-orange spathes. Popular for indoor containers or shaded garden beds in temperate zones.
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Plant Details

Common Name Calla Lily 'Captain Safari'
Family Araceae
Genus Zantedeschia
Species Aethiopica
Variety Captain Safari
Origin South Africa
Blooming Spathe blooms late spring to summer, foliage year-round indoors
Leaf Color Green with white spots
Sunlight Shade / Half-shade
Category Indoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich, loamy potting mix with good drainage and high organic content

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during active growth, reduce watering after flowering or in winter dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light; scorching sun may damage spotted leaves, prefers half shade outdoors

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Fertilization

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

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Pruning

Remove spent flowers and yellowed leaves promptly to maintain appearance and prevent rot

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 6 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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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)
1500 – 12000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
800 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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