Calla Lily Bulbs

[Manda_Rae]

I'm fairly new to growing my own Calla Lilies. I love tham and used to just purchase them but I have a few bulbs that were given to me.
They have already started to grow.
Does anyone have advice on Potted Calla lilies? I rent so I don't want to plant them into the ground. I do have cactus dirt since I just re potted one of my cactus plants. Can I use that dirt or do I have to go out and get a specific dirt? Thanks

 

[lesa]

They should grow for you fine in containers... I would recommend an ordinary potting soil product. That cactus stuff is awfully rocky and sandy for the lily's. Good luck with them!

 

[ninnymary]

Calla lillies are very easy for me to grow. They come up all over the place and I'm always moving them. They also come up in my containers where I have hydrangea growing. I sometimes leave them there, sometimes dig them out and replant elsewhere.

I don't know where you live so perhaps they may not do as well? But in either case, I would definitely try them. I love calla lillies because here we have them for about 9 months.

Mary

 

[Manda_Rae]

I live in Northern Florida so it stays warm most of the year the cactus dirt is mostly dirt than sand but I grabbed some potting soil anyway since I didnt want to risk it

Does anyone know how long till they will flower? Are they like some plants I have to wait a year before they flower?
Thanks so much!

 

[Featherbaby]

Mine flowered the first year, but I did have them in the ground, not in pots. I would recommend a Large, fairly deep pot and regular monthly feedings with half-strength liquid fertilizer (like Miracle Gro). I have mine in Morning sun and afternoon shade. In FL I don't think they can tolerate full sun. Mine bloom just fine in part shade.