I need help with my Calla Lillies
- jazymaggy
- lysosa
- KeithM_4
- Stefanie7
- KWyman
- KeithM_4
- KeithM_4
- cynthiagks
- evenstar59
- FYNFAN
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» lysosa - Re: calla lillies
In response to message posted by diliam:Question. If I purchased some calla lillies today and repotted them. Would they last until September? or what would I need to do to keep them looking pretty until then? I am wanting to use them as center pieces for my wedding reception.
-- posted by lysosa
» Stefanie7 - Calla Lillies
I received my calla for a gift about 3 months ago and I have kept it in the house but it seems to be sick it hasn't bloomed since I got it and the bright green leaves are wilting away Please help me I love my Calla Lilly to much to let it die!...Thank You-- posted by Stefanie7
» KWyman - Calla Lillies
My stepdaughter is getting married in August. She really wants Calla Lillies. Is there any way to "force" these to bloom indoors by then? I would love to surprise her, since all of the florist are shying away from using these flowers in August due to supply/cost.-- posted by KWyman
» KeithM_4 - Re: Calla Lillies
In response to message posted by KWyman:Tough question. I guess you can try, but I don't know how successful you will be in forcing them indoors. If there's a commercial greenhouse grower in your area, you might approach them. Sorry I can't be more specific.
-- posted by KeithM_4
» evenstar59 - calla lilly
I have grown a few calla lilies over the years. I love the blooms. I recently read that they are one of the longest cut flowers that you can have.I have been unable to find out how and when to cut them for the vase.
I am hoping some one here can give me some advice.
-- posted by evenstar59
» FYNFAN - Re: calla lilly
In response to calla lilly posted by evenstar59:I love my calla lilies and they are the longest cut flowers lasting anywhere from ten to fourteen days in a vase. To ensure they last a long time, cut early in the morning or late at night when they are least under stress. Take a bucket of water with you and as you cut each flower stem, place it immediately into water. I usually cut flowers that are just beginning to bloom or will open later that day. As you are putting them into the vase, you will need to cut them again, making sure it is a diagonal cut - which is best when you want them to absorb water. You don't have to make the second cut a large one. Cutting underneath the water faucet while you are cutting will help ensure that no air bubbles will get into the stem and will keep your flowers alive longer. Every three to four days recut your flower stem to keep it fresh. You may have to change the vase.
Good luck!
-- posted by FYNFAN
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