Keep reading to learn more about growing calla lilies from seeds. These beautiful flowers grow best in full sunlight and regular watering. They are moderately drought-tolerant once established, though they tend to perform poorly in hot and humid conditions. Once established, these plants are fairly maintenance free. You just need to make sure you provide them with the correct environment and nutrients so they can continue to grow and thrive. Calla lilies come from the genus Calpurnia, also known as Camassia or Camelia spp., which includes familiar garden varieties such as the spider lily or oג€™odora as well as other less commonly grown species that may not be familiar to you yet. These plants look like Veronica plant but they have different fragrance. They are so easy to grow that anyone can do it easily at home.
How Long Do Calla Lily Seeds Take To Grow?
It takes calla lilies from seeds around 100-110 days to grow from germination to flowering.
Can You Plant the Seed Pods From Calla Lilies?
You can plant the seed pods from calla lilies. You would need to plant a clump of them, in fact, as they don’t grow singly and don’t produce so many flowers that you could simply pick one off the ground. For best results, use two-inch pots with a mixture of potting soil and sand. As for planting time, this depends on your desired flowering time. If you want long-lasting blooms, plant during winter. If you have short-term blooming needs, start them in early summer and keep them outside in full sun or shade until they bloom.
What Do Calla Lily Seed Pods Look Like?
Calla lily seed pods are small, green and shiny. They are about the size of a pencil eraser and contain as many as 100 or more seeds. They may be solitary or grouped in spikes or clusters. Depending on the species, calla lily seed pods may be either smooth-edged or rough edged. The pod color can range from olive to rusty brown.
Are Calla Lilies Self Seeding?
Calla lilies are self-seeding flowers. This means that the seeds will germinate and grow without needing to be planted in soil. You can raise calla lilies from seeds easily, or you can buy one of the many plants available online.
#1 Clone or Buy from a Plant supplier
If you want to start your own plant, you will need to either buy one of the many plants available online or purchase some seeds. If you want to get started right away, it is recommended that you buy a plant and not try to grow your own seeds.
#2 Prepare Your Soil
When starting with new plants, it is important that they get the right conditions for their first few weeks after planting. They must be given lots of water so they can take in all the nutrients they need before roots have time to develop and they can be planted into a healthy soil mix with a high pH level and good drainage.
#3 Plant Calla Lily Seeds
Plant calla lily seeds according to package instructions in well drained garden soil mixed with compost. The compost should have a pH level between 6-8 and be well mixed into the soil before planting. Please note that these plants need light for them to germinate so keep them in full sun or bright indirect sunlight for best results.
