Zanteidesky is an amazing flower, which is popularly known as kalla. This plant is a family of aroids, and its homeland is South Africa. In nature, there are about six species of callas, among which the most popular are the Ethiopian zanderides, the white-spotted and Elliot. Each species differs from each other in the size of the bush, the leaves, and the color of the flowers. It should be noted that this plant is considered toxic because it contains calcium oxalate. If this substance gets into the human body, diarrhea, vomiting and even swelling of the throat and mouth can occur.
It's not a secret for anyone that any plant is a living organism that has its own characteristics and needs. Therefore, before you start a calla, the rules of the content of which are very peculiar, it is necessary to thoroughly and in detail study all the recommendations for the care of zandedeskie at home.
How to care for zandedeskoy?
As a rule, zandedeskiyu grow in pots as indoor flowers, but many amateur gardeners prefer to grow it outdoors in the garden .
The soil
If you are going to grow a calla like an indoor flower, you should choose a fairly large pot and a deep, wide pallet for it. In nature zandedeskii grows on clayey and sometimes even flooded soils of South Africa, therefore, for its comfortable existence at home and abundant flowering, it needs a mixture of sand, peat and loam. Every year, after the plant fades and its growth stops, the calla must be transplanted into fresh soil.
Temperature and lighting
Calla is a heat-loving plant, so for its good growth, the optimum temperature is 22-23 ° C (most importantly, not lower than 18 ° C). However, in winter this plant needs a cool wintering with an air temperature of about 12 ° C.
Zanteides loves a maximally lit place both in summer and in winter, and absolutely can not stand drafts. And after winter to the bright spring sun, the calla must be accustomed gradually.
Watering
In the period from spring to autumn, the plant needs abundant watering, and it is best to always keep water in the pan within 3-5 cm. For irrigation it is recommended to use soft water at room temperature or slightly warm. In addition, kalla loves moist air and reacts well to spraying and washing the leaves, so do not forget to regularly "refresh" your beauty. Watering should be reduced to moderate after flowering and in winter, and some plant varieties enter a state of rest in winter and do not require moisture at all.
Additional fertilizing
Particular attention in the care of the calla is given to the feeding, which is necessary zannedeskii in the period from February to June. Every 10-14 days the plant is fed with special fertilizers for decorative and flowering
Reproduction
It is best zandedeskiya multiplies by child shoots or by dividing the rhizome during transplantation. However, many gardeners prefer to grow a calla seed method, although in this case it will start to bloom only five years after planting.
Care for zandedeskie at home - a responsible and serious, but rest assured, the effort is worth it! After all, the flower will not grow and bloom only for those who do nothing!