How to grow purple calla lily

1. Breeding methods

1. Sunlight: Purple calla lily needs to grow in an environment with plenty of sunlight. The plant should receive 3 to 5 hours of sunlight every day, which can be extended appropriately during the flowering period. However, direct sunlight should be avoided, especially in summer, and appropriate shade is needed to avoid burning the leaves.

2. Temperature: Purple Calla Lily grows best in an environment between 15℃ and 25℃. Too high temperature will cause it to dormant, and it needs proper cooling. You can spray some water on the leaves.

3. Soil: The soil for growing purple calla lilies needs to have good water retention. Generally, clay soil with neutral or slightly acidic properties is preferred. In the north, ferrous sulfate can be used to improve the pH of the soil.

4. Watering: Purple Calla Lily likes moisture. Since clay soil has good water retention, you can water it when you find the soil is a little dry. Be careful to avoid standing water.

5. Fertilization: Purple calla lily has a high demand for fertilizer. Top dressing should be done every two weeks, alternating between applying decomposed bean cake water and compound fertilizer. After the flower buds appear, you can increase the amount of fertilizer, which can extend the flowering period and make the flowers larger and brighter.

2. Breeding techniques

Purple Calla Lily is mainly propagated by dividing bulbs. During the dormant period of the plant, remove the small balls around the tuber and plant them. In addition to dividing the bulbs, it can also be propagated by sowing. The temperature should be controlled at around 20℃ and it will germinate after half a month of sowing in the pot.

3. Pest and disease control

Purple calla lilies are very susceptible to rot during their dormant period, so you can dilute the acetic acid solution and spray it on the surface. In addition, it will be attacked by red spider mites and thrips, which can be killed by spraying with diluted ethyl chlorpyrifos.