Boats in pots are among the most loved flowers for their elegance and simplicity. But is it better to grow them outdoors or keep them at home? Let’s find out together, because the answer could surprise you more than images.
There is something almost magical in the calle. Just look at them for a moment to be transported to a world of grace and purity. Despite the sophisticated air, it is curious to discover that they are not at all capricious, on the contrary: with some care, they prove to be faithful companions for those who love flowers. Before deciding whether to make them live inside or away from home, it would be better to understand which pampering they really appreciate. Some seek the myth rays of the sun, others prefer to remain a little on the sidelines, as those who observe without getting noticed. After all, it is like tightening a silent pact with nature.
Whoever thinks that cultivating calle is stuff from green inch are wrong. Sometimes it is only a matter of small gestures: a calibrated annotion, a right change of place, a little patience in the most delicate days. And in return? A flowering that knows of satisfaction, of found slowness, of authentic beauty that fills the eyes and soul. You don’t need a large garden or sophisticated greenhouses. A vase, a protected corner and the instinct of those who know how to listen to the silent needs of nature is enough.
Calle in pot: when it is better to keep them outdoors
It is often heard that the calle should be kept indoors, protected by any wind. Still, those who really observe them know that, in summer, they can’t wait to breathe the open air. In spring and in the hottest months, they love to be in spaces well -enlightenedbut without being overwhelmed by the direct sun. A light dim, perhaps under a pergola or close to a repaired wall, it is everything you need to see them shine. But be careful of the details that make the difference: under 10 ° C, better not to risk. If the evenings are still fresh, it is prudent to move them out only during the day. The water? Yes, but without exaggerating: roots soaked in water mean trouble in sight. And every now and then, a little help with a specific fertilizer can make miracles. It should not even be forgotten that the vase must be large enough: a calla forced into narrow spaces ends up weakening.
In case of storm, better not to leave the fate in the hands of the sky: repairing the vase is a gesture that can save an entire season of blooms. Curious how, after a summer storm, the calle seem almost smiling, as if that sudden water was a kind caress. But only if well drained: woe to stagnant water, which risks making even the bravest of plants dry.
Calle in a pot at home: when it is convenient to keep them indoors
When autumn knocks on the doors and the days are shortened, it is time to welcome the calle in the house. The rigid temperatures are not at all friendly for them, who risk turning off slowly.
To make them feel good in four walls:
- Place them in a bright room, where the light arrive soft but without beating strong.
- Water only when the ground is really dry.
- Lightly spray the leaves if the air becomes too dry.
- Keep an eye on unwanted guests such as mealybug and aphids.
A trick not to be forgotten? If the leaves begin to yellow, maybe they just need a fresher corner. A small move can make miracles.
When choosing the right place at home, it is also better to think of them as small queens: no air currents, no temperature changes. Only light, calm and a pinch of humidity. A sunny but sheltered windowslight, a bright veranda, a shelf near a screen window can become their perfect kingdom.
Better outdoors or at home? It also depends on the type of calla
Not all calle speak the same language. Some, like the Zantedeschia acthiopicaThey love to stay out, especially if the climate is mild and kind. Others, those with more lively and particular colors, prefer the protective embrace of the internal environments.
Each variety tells a different story. The white calle, for example, often more robust, can surprise for their resistance, while those with bright colors, such as intense pink or orange, seem almost to ask for more constant attention. Not on a whim, but by nature.
You can also choose to indulge them, moving them according to the seasons, just as you would do with a special guest that deserves tailor -made attention. After all, it takes little: a careful eye and the desire to learn to read their signals.
And who knows, perhaps by observing a calla you can learn something more about patience, on adaptation, on the beauty that blooms when you least expect it. The Calle in pots They know how to adapt, as long as you receive light, water and a pinch of love. Perhaps the real secret is to let yourself be guided by instinct, trust your sensations, without too rigid patterns.
Because, after all, each plant has its own voice. Just learn to listen to it.
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