Zantedeschia Captain Ventura

Calla Lily 'Captain Ventura'

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Elegant rhizomatous perennial featuring glossy arrow-shaped leaves and striking white spathes with green centers. Thrives in moist conditions; popular as an indoor plant.
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Plant Details

Common Name Calla Lily 'Captain Ventura'
Family Araceae
Genus Zantedeschia
Species Zantedeschia Aethiopica
Variety Captain Ventura
Origin South Africa
Blooming Foliage plant; blooms from spring to summer with white spathes
Leaf Color Deep green
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Moisture-retentive but well-draining potting mix with organic matter and peat

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during growth/bloom, reduce water after flowering, allow dormancy period for rhizomes

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light to partial sun; protect from scorching midday heat

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Fertilization

Balanced liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks during active growth and blooming season

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Pruning

Remove spent flowers and yellow leaves timely to encourage new blooms

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 5 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Mar
Apr
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
55° – 82°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 85%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1000 – 15000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1200 – 2800
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
300 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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