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- Maintain the leaves of Calla properly
- Appearance of the leaves
- After flowering, the leaves turn yellow
- If the leaves discolour prematurely
- Avoid care mistakes
- Tips & Tricks
The green color of the leaves indicates that the calla is healthy
Maintain the leaves of Calla properly
Not only because of its noble flowers the Calla belongs to the most popular flowering plants in the flower window. Even the most green leaves are very decorative. Only a few Calla varieties are evergreen, most lose their leaves during the rest period.
Appearance of the leaves
The room calla enchants the flower window not only with the beautiful flowers, but also with the long stalks awake leaves.
In a healthy plant during the growing season, the leaves have a strong green color and shine.
The leaf shape may be in the form of a lance or an arrow.
After flowering, the leaves turn yellow
In the majority of Calla varieties, the leaves turn yellow after the flowering period. They begin to curl up and retract.
This is not a cause for concern, but a completely normal process.
The leaves should not be cut before the break. They supply the tuber of calla with nutrients. Only leaves that discolour prematurely or are attacked by pests should be cut immediately.
If the leaves discolour prematurely
If the leaves turn brown or yellow before and during flowering, it indicates that the houseplant is not feeling well.
Causes of premature leaf discoloration can be:
Avoid care mistakes
Almost always incorrect care is responsible if the leaves discolor prematurely. Maybe the plant is too dark or gets bright sunlight behind the glass. Put the calla in a bright location where it will not get the midday sun.
During the growing season Calla needs a lot of moisture. As soon as the soil gets too dry, the leaves react to it. Pests and viral diseases are particularly troublesome for already weakened plants.
When planting or repotting, always use fresh soil so that you do not transfer any bacteria or fungal spores to the plant.
Tips & Tricks
The leaves of the room calla are like all other parts of the plant slightly poisonous. You also take off a poisonous sap. Take care that children and pets do not come into contact with it.