Calla Lilies grown in your garden should bloom without much fuss. However, if they don’t bloom, it could be attributed to several reasons. If you notice that the plant’s foliage is lush and grows quickly or spot brown leaf segments, then it is highly likely that excess nitrogen has stopped your flowers from blooming .
You may be asking “Why are my calla lilies not blooming in pots?”
While the same things that affect calla lilies planted in the ground can also affect calla lilies planted in containers, there is a more common reason that container grown calla lilies do not bloom. This reason is that they do not get a dormant period in order to prepare for a blooming season .
What to do when calla lilies stop blooming?
Once the calla lily plant has stopped blooming, stop providing water to it. Allow it to go bone dry. The foliage will die back and the plant will appear to be dead. Place it in a cool (not cold) dark place for two months. After this, bring it back out into the light and resume watering it.
How do you make a calla lily bloom?
Too much nitrogen will encourage foliage to grow but will prevent the plant from blooming. Switch your fertilizer to one that is higher in phosphorus than nitrogen to make calla lilies bloom. If your calla lilies are not planted in an area that gets plenty of water,.
The typical calla lily bloom time is in the summer and fall, but for many calla lily owners this time may come and go without a sign of buds or flowers from their calla lily plant. This is especially true for gardeners who grow their calla lilies in containers.
Do calla lilies go dormant in the winter?
You can simulate a dormancy period in winter by not watering your calla lily and storing it in a cool, dark location for about two months. Outdoor calla lilies will die back naturally and go dormant when they need to. If your calla lilies have properly rested but still refuse to bloom, they could be lacking phosphorus.
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.