golden calla

Golden calla should be watered regularly when the soil feels dry. Aim to water golden calla every 7-10 days in the summer and every 2-3 weeks in the winter. Be careful not to over water, as this could cause root rot. To check if the plant needs water, stick your finger about 2 inches into the soil, if the soil feels wet it's not time to water. Golden calla also prefer to be watered with moderately warm water.

The Golden Calla (Zantedeschia elliottiana) is an ideal houseplant that thrives in areas with access to bright indirect sunlight. These plants benefit from up to 4-6 hours of diffused sunlight per day, but can tolerate up to 8 hours per day in order to reach their brightest coloring. During the summer months, indoor-grown Golden Calla plants can benefit from short periods of direct sunlight every few days, but this should only be done cautiously as they are light-loving plants but still need to be protected from scorching direct sunlight. In general, the best locations for Golden Calla are near south, east or west facing windows inorder to take full advantage of natural sunlight.

Golden Calla (or Zantedeschia elliottiana) will need to be lightly pruned each spring to maintain its shape and size. Pruning off dead or diseased leaves or stems will also help improve the overall health of the plant. Pruning should be done in late March/early April after the last frost of the season. Begin pruning by removing any dead or diseased foliage and cutting back any overgrown stems to the desired length. Cut back the stems to just above the main stem of the plant and leave a single growing tip. Pruning during late winter/early spring will help keep the plant nice and compact and will help promote new growth and healthy foliage.