PetalPal
The whole plant contains calcium oxalate and is toxic to cats and dogs. Eating it burns the mouth and causes vomiting.
Light
Bright, indirect light
Water
Shallow water, changed every 2 days
Temperature
10-25°C
Preservative
Not needed
Do this when you get home
- Calla stems are spongy. Cut them on a slant with a sharp knife or shears, and don't crush them.
- About 5 cm of water is enough. Too deep and the stems rot.
- Don't crowd them against other flowers in the vase
Day to day
- Change the water every 2 days, and trim a little off the stems each time
- The stem end splitting and curling is normal. Just cut it off.
- The white "petal" (it's really a spathe) bruises brown at a touch. Handle it gently.
What the colors mean
- White callaPurity, a lasting bond (common at weddings)
- Pink callaAdmiration, sincerity
- Yellow callaOf one mind, nobility
- Purple callaStaying true, quiet elegance
* Color meanings are popular sayings. The thought matters more.
Common questions
The stem went soft and rotten?
The water was too deep, or it sat too long. Cut off the rotten part, switch to shallow water, and change it often.
The head is drooping?
Recut the stem and soak the whole stem in deep water for about 1 hour. Once it's drunk its fill, go back to shallow water.
