If you find your calla lilies drooping, it is most often due to one of the following reasons: Soil that is either too wet or too dry Too much fertilizer that contains nitrogen Some type of disease involving fungus In addition, sometimes the blooms simply get too large and, therefore, cause the plant to droop.
Why is my calla lily weeping?
Calla lilies are not true lilies but are members of the arum family in the genus Zantedeschia. There are two main groups: the large, white-flowered group and the group with smaller plants and coloured flowers. Several diseases can infect callas and cause them to wilt.
While guttation can occur with many vascular plants, grasses, and several species of fungi, indoors it is particularly common with calla lilies. When guttation occurs, it’s a sign that you have over-watered your plant ––the saturated roots create pressure on the rest of the plant, which forces it to exude moisture in the form of sap.
Why is my calla lily drooping?
The most common reason for a drooping calla lily is lack of water. Calla lilies have high water needs. Always water outdoor calla lilies deeply and thoroughly when you water them. A nice long, slow trickle with a soaker hose allows the plant to soak up more of the water than a drenching blast.
Do calla lilies like sun or shade?
Calla lilies are native to South Africa and grow well in temperate to warm climates or as indoor plants. They are not particularly temperamental plants and adapt well to full sun or partial shade. Calla lily problems arise when the plant is over or underwatered. This can cause the heavy calla lily flower to droop.
How do you take care of a calla lily?
Calla lilies have high water needs. Always water outdoor calla lilies deeply and thoroughly when you water them. A nice long, slow trickle with a soaker hose allows the plant to soak up more of the water than a drenching blast. Indoor calla lilies should be watered deeply whenever the top layer of soil looks dry.
Like most plants, calla lilies should be grown in well-drained soil. When the rhizomes are first planted, it’s important not to overwater them. Once the plants have a few leaves, you can begin watering them as needed. In warm areas, calla lilies grow well in full sun or partial shade.
Why are the leaves of my plants dripping?
The leaves are dripping because they already have as much moisture as they can hold and are expelling the excess water. During humid spells, most plants will not need as much water as they normally would.