Calla Lily

Scientific Name: Zantedeschia aethiopica

Plant Family: Araceae

Native Region: Southern Africa

Calla Lily

Brief Description

A striking flowering plant with large, elegant, trumpet-shaped white spathes surrounding a yellow spadix. It has glossy, dark green, arrow-shaped leaves.

Care Instructions

Prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly, especially during dry periods. Can be grown in containers. Protect from frost.

Medicinal Value

Traditionally, the rhizome has been used topically for minor ailments, but it is important to note that all parts of the Calla Lily are poisonous if ingested due to the presence of calcium oxalate crystals.

Created At: 2025-05-15T12:43:58.168192