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Calla Lily question?
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Sherry8
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| Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 2:13 pm Post subject: Calla Lily question? |
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I love calla lilies (PS: Calla Lily) and I plant them in pots. With all the new beautiful colors the last couple years, I have quite a variety...my question is after they flower the flower head goes to seed, Are you suppose to cut them off so the bulb gets stronger , like a lot of other plants, or do you just leave them hang there? Sorry if I have asked this question here but couldn't find any post saying I have...
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toni
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| Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 2:30 pm Post subject: |
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From what I read a while ago, cut the fading bloom off and gradually reduce the watering until the foliage dies off.
Also, did you know that the plants contain a poisonous ingredient called oxalic acid? Keep them away from pets and children.
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Sherry8
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| Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 2:35 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks toni, I didn't know that about the poison in it, so many of the plants have it and I do try to watch the dogs when they are outside but you can't all the time..Sherry
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Purpura
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| Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 2:47 pm Post subject: |
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we need a section on poisonous plants
with common and latin names
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toni
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| Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 2:59 pm Post subject: |
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Purpura, how about posting the suggestion in the Suggestion/Comments/Help forum.
http://www.gardenstew.com/viewforum.php?f=18
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Papa2mykids
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Hi Sherry8,
I always plant a couple of Calla in pots to give them an early start and early blooms for me.
Yes, cut off seed stalk and I continue to water and feed just like i do the ones in the ground. If I don't plant the bulb, I keep it going until mid to late September. I cut off the tops first so they don't rip at the bulb. Wash and Let them air dry a couple of days and store them dig them all (including potted ones).
I want my bulbs as big and strong as possible for next year and they can grow huge.
Ron
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