Cultivating the calla in the spring is a simple and elegant way to give a refined touch to your windowsill: some precautions is enough and the result will be surprised.
When looking for a plant that knows how to give style without asking for too much in return, here the calla. Elegant, discreet, with those full colors and the clean shapes that seem to be handed by hand. It really transforms any corner of the house into something special. It is not necessary to have a garden or large spaces: an enlightened windowsill is more than enough to see it grow pride.
It is often believed that they serve botanical skills to obtain good results, but with the calla it is not so. It is one of those plants that make themselves love: they grow calmly, without too many pretensions, and when they bloom … well, they steal the scene. There primavera Then, with his light sky and the most mild temperatures, it seems made on purpose to see it blossoming.
Because the calla is perfect to grow in pot
Grow the Calla in pot It is a practical choice and also a little smart, especially if you live in the city or in places where winter is not joke. The plant, which originally comes from African lands, loves warmth but still manages to adapt well if protected in the right moments. And here the vase is comfortable: it moves easily when it is cold, settles where there is more light, you better control the humidity. There Zantedeschia acthiopicaamong the most common, it is the one with the Spata Bianca that embraces the yellow spicy. But there are also more whimsical varieties, with tones ranging from pink to dark purple, passing through orange. In short, there is only spoiled for choice. If the conditions are good, flowering starts in spring and can last safely throughout the summer.
Speaking of vases: better if they are wide and well drained. The calla loves humidity, but the stagnation of water gives them boredom. So yes to the holes on the bottom and maybe a layer of expanded clay. The ideal terrain? Soft, rich and with a good drainage: a mix with peat or compost works great.
How to cure the calla in spring: practical advice
The summer is the right time to see the Calla explodes with life on the windowsill. And there is no need to do miracles, just a little constancy and attention. What are the key points?
- Luce: better the morning sun or a filtered light. Too direct sun, especially in the central hours, risks burning the leaves.
- Irrigation: The ground must remain humid, but without exaggerating. It is wet when needed, checking with a finger if the soil is still wet.
- Fertilizer: Once a week, in the warm months, a liquid fertilizer for flowery plants gives the right push.
- Cleaning: away the dry or ruined leaves. The plant regenerates better if it free from dead parts.
A useful trick? Turn the vase every now and then. The calla tends to follow the light, and in doing so they avoid blooms all unbalanced on the one hand. A simple gesture, but which makes the difference.
Protect the calla from parasites and temperature changes
Even if he has a delicate air, the calla knows how to defend himself. However, when the temperatures go up, some unwanted guest can peep out. Aphids, red spider, Cotton mealybug: if you notice, better to act immediately. Natural remedies, such as soft soap or Neem oil, are often more than enough.
The spring nights sometimes surprise with sudden cold. If the thermometer drops below 10 ° C, it is better not to risk: collect the vase or cover it with a light sheet makes everyone sleep more peacefully.
The wind? Another silent enemy. The stems of the calla, especially if high, can break easily. A sheltered position near a wall or a window helps to keep it safe.
See the Calla on the windowsill It is good for the eyes and even a little to the soul. It is a discreet presence, which fills the space without invading it. And then, there is something special in taking care of a plant and seeing it bloom day after day.
Perhaps it is precisely from these little things that the real pleasure of feeling at home begins.
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