What are the varieties of calla lilies, and what are the cultivars of calla lilies

Colored calla lily (detailed introduction) is a collective name for other species and hybrid varieties in the Araceae family and calla lily genus, except for calla white-flowered lily. Colored calla lilies are native to south-central Africa and are very popular in Europe, the United States and Japan, and are often used to make flower baskets and bouquets because of their peculiar appearance and rich colors.

Colored calla lilies.

Colored calla lilies are bulbous flowers. Fleshy tubers are hypertrophied. The leaves are basal, the leaves are bright green, and the whole margin.

The fleshy spike inflorescence is bright yellow, erect on the Buddha Flame**, and most varieties have translucent spots on the leaves. The inflorescence has a large Buddha flame bract funnel-shaped, like a horseshoe apex tip reversed. According to the different varieties, the Buddha flame bud has different colors, white, pink, yellow, purple, red, orange, green and other colors.

There are countless small flowers forming the fleshy spike inflorescence of the bud greenish-white, white, yellow-green or sulfur-yellow, sparse rose-red, and sometimes purplish-red at the base of the inner surface;Partial, short or long, larynx open;The eaves are widespread, the first end is tilted back, and the tip is sharp. The flowers are unisexual, without teanth. Male flowers:

stamens 2 3, anthers wedge-shaped, quadrangular, flattened, sessile, septum thick, apex flattened, chamber oblong, outward extended to the base, apical pore dehiscence, pollen powdery. Female flowers: carpel 1 5, most of the pistils around the false stamens, rare false stamens 3;Pseudostamens spoon-shaped, apex thickened, around the pistil;The ovary is shortly ovate, tapering to a columella or no columella, 1 5 chambers;4,2 rows of ovules per chamber, inverted, with short stalks, born on prismatic placenta;The stigma is semi-capsulous, disc-shaped.

Chinese scientific name:Colored calla lilies.

Latin scientific name:zantedeschia hybrida spr.

Nicknames:Colored Alocasia.

Boundary:Plantae.

Door:Angiosperm phylum.

Gang:Monocots.

Purpose:Araceae.

Branch:Araceae.

Family:Millennial Jian clan.

Genus:Calla lily.

Species:Calla.

Area of Distribution:Native to Africa.

The shape of the calla lily flower resembles a horseshoe, the leaf color is emerald green, and the leaf peduncle is slender. The bright yellow flesh spike inflorescence stands upright in the bud of the Buddha's flame, like Guanyin sitting on the holy lotus, so it is also called Guanyin lotus. Common cultivated calla lilies are:

1) Silver star calla lily. There are silvery-white spots on the leaves, the petioles are short, the Buddha flame bracts are milky white, and the flowering period is July to August.

2) Yellow-flowered calla lily. The leaves are halberd-shaped, bright green, with translucent white spots, the petioles are long, the Buddha flame bracts are dark yellow, and the flowering period is 5-6 months.

3) Safflower calla lily. The plant is short, the leaves are narrow, the Buddha flame bracts are pink to red, and the flowering period is 4 June.

There are many varieties of calla lily, mainly including three varieties: white-stemmed calla, red-stemmed calla lily, and green-stemmed calla lily. 1. Calla white-stemmed lily: The tubers are smaller and grow more slowly.

But it blooms early, with many flowers, white flower stalks, and large and round Buddha flame buds. 2. Red-stemmed calla lily: the base of the peduncle is slightly reddish, flowering is slightly later than that of the white-stemmed calla lily, and the Buddha flame bud is rounder.

3. Calla green-stemmed lily: the tuber is thick, grows vigorously, and blooms late. The peduncle is stout and slightly triangular.

The Buddha flame bud is pointed and rolled backwards, yellowish-white, and smaller in size than the previous two. In addition, there are common cultivated species in the same genus, such as: 4. Calla lily:

The bracts are slightly smaller, golden yellow, and the leaves are bright green, with white transparent spots. Deep yellow, flowering from July to August, dormant in winter. 5. Safflower calla lily:

The bracts are rose-red, the leaves are lanceolate, dwarf, and the flowering period is June. 6. Silver Star calla lily: the leaves have white patches, the Buddha flame buds are white or light yellow, the base has purple-red spots, the flowering period is July and August, and it is dormant in winter.

1. Yellow-flowered calla lily, the flowering period is in summer, and the leaves have white spots. 2. Safflower calla lily, the flowering period is in spring, and the plant type is short. 3. Silver star calla lily, the flowers are milky white, and they bloom in autumn every year.

4. Colored calla lily, the flowers are colorful, and the ornamental value is high. 5. White-stemmed calla lily, the leaves are evergreen in all seasons, suitable for placing at home.

1. Yellow-flowered calla lily

The leaves of the yellow-flowered calla lily present a halberd-shaped, the color is green, the leaf surface is distributed with white spots, its flowering period is from May to June every year, the flowers are yellow when flowering, the ornamental value is higher, when breeding the yellow-flowered calla lily, it is necessary to provide it with phosphorus and potassium fertilizer-based fertilizer, so as to promote the differentiation of plant flower buds.

2. Safflower calla lily

The plant type of the safflower calla lily is relatively short, the leaves are lanceolate, the base is wider, the tip is narrower, and the flowering period of the safflower calla lily is between April and June every year, the flower color is pink in the early flowering period, and the flower color is red in the full flowering period, which is suitable for placing at home and beautifying the indoor environment.

3. Silver star calla lily

The flowering period of the silver star calla lily is late, it will bloom in July to August in autumn every year, there will be purple patches at the base of the flower bud when flowering, the flower color is light yellow, it has a certain ornamental value, when breeding the silver star calla lily, it is necessary to provide all-weather natural light for it, so that the flower color is more vivid.

The common cultivars of calla lily are safflower, yellow flower, and silver star calla lily, which are distinguished by the color of the Buddha flame bud.

Safflower calla lily. The plant pants royal plant is shorter, the leaves are narrow halberd-shaped, and the Buddha flame bud is peach-red.

Yellow-flowered calla lily. The leaves are halberd-shaped, bright green, with translucent white spots, long stalks, and yellow Buddha bracts.

Silver star calla lily. There are silvery-white anterior spots on the leaves, the stalk is short, and the flame bracts of the Buddha Hu Cheng rock are milky white.

Red calla lily is also called mushroom flower, the plant is about 20-30cm high, the bud of the Buddha flame is small, trumpet-shaped, and peach-colored. Red calla lilies like fertilizer, water, and need nutrients. The red calla lily symbolizes holiness and piety, auspiciousness and purity.

The red calla lily also represents liking and admiration.

The yellow-flowered calla lily is about 60-100cm tall, with white spots on the leaves, and the Buddha flame buds are large and dark yellow. Yellow-flowered calla lily prefers dry soil, is drought tolerant, and requires sufficient light. The yellow-flowered calla lily symbolizes the love of you for a lifetime.

It represents a person's single-minded love and love for each other. It can be said that the yellow-flowered calla lily is synonymous with only one person and a lifetime.

The black-hearted calla lily belongs to the Araceae family. The black-hearted calla lily has arrow-shaped leaves, and the leaves have white spots and dark yellow buds, which are distinguished from the yellow-flowered calla lily by having black spots on the throat.

Silver Star calla lily is found in South Africa. The leaves of the silver star calla lily are large and have white spots, and the Buddha flame bract is large, white or light yellow, and the difference from other calla lilies is that the base of the concealed silver star calla lily has purple-red spots. The flower language of the silver star calla lily is loyalty and eternal unity.

The Silver Star calla lily is elegant and beautiful, suitable for giving to a loved one.

There are three varieties that are commonly cultivated at present. 1. Calla white-stemmed lily: The tubers are smaller and grow more slowly. But it blooms early, with many flowers, white flower stalks, and large and round Buddha flame buds.

2. Red-stemmed calla lily: the base of the peduncle is slightly reddish, flowering is slightly later than that of the white-stemmed calla lily, and the Buddha flame bud is rounder. 3. Calla green-stemmed lily: the tuber is thick, grows vigorously, and blooms late. The peduncle is stout and slightly triangular.

The Buddha flame bud is pointed and rolled backwards, yellowish-white, and smaller in size than the previous two. In addition, there are common cultivated species in the same genus, such as yellow-flowered calla lily: dark yellow, flowering from July to August, dormant in winter; Safflower calla lily.

Dwarf, flowering in June; Silver star calla lily: leaves with white patches, Buddha flame buds white or pale yellow, purple-red spots at the base, flowering from July to August, dormant in winter; Black-hearted calla lily: dark yellow with black spots on the throat.

There are currently more than 80 varieties of calla lily, including purple, yellow, brown, etc., and there are many varieties

calla lily is also known as calla lily, alocasia, wild taro, mushroom flower, etc. Calla lily is a perennial herb in the family Araceae. The representative species of our country include white-flowered calla lily and so on.

The current cultivation is: 1. White-flowered calla lily, with two varieties: Dwarf calla lily:

The plant is short, about 30 cm tall and has leaves 10 cm long. The white Buddha flame bud is only 6 cm long. Green lily calla lily.

2. Safflower calla lily3. Yellow-flowered calla lily; 4. Silver star calla lily; 5. Colored calla lily.

I know 2 varieties, one with green leaves, called Green Falls. One is a white-colored membrane on the leaves

Calla lily, the "flower heart" that people see is actually many flowers growing on its thick flower axis, called "fleshy spike inflorescence", the upper part of the inflorescence has male flowers, and the lower part has female flowers. There is a large funnel-shaped bract on the outside of the inflorescence, which is white or milky white, called "Buddha Flame Flower", which is often mistaken for petals. Therefore, the "flower" of calla lily that people see is actually composed of a fleshy spike inflorescence and a Buddha flame flower.