Zantedeschia aethiopica, Arum lily, Trumpet lily, White arum lily, Egyptian lily, Lily of the Nile, Richardia, African lily, Altar lily, Calla lily, Calla aethiopica

Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum lily)

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	Beginner skill rating
	0.5m max. spread
	1m max. height
	5-10 years to maturity
	1 hour care per year
	This plant is toxic!

Botanical name: Zantedeschia aethiopica

Other names: Arum lily, Trumpet lily, White arum lily, Egyptian lily, Lily of the Nile, Richardia, African lily, Altar lily, Calla lily, Calla aethiopica

Genus: Zantedeschia

Species: Z. aethiopica - Z. aethiopica is a perennial suitable for ponds, bog gardens, or moist soil. It has rich green, arrow-shaped leaves and funnel-shaped white spathes in spring and summer.

Zantedeschia aethiopica is: Semi evergreen

Flower: Yellow, White in Spring; White, Yellow in Summer

Foliage: Dark-green in All seasons

Fruit: Orange in Autumn

Habit: Clump-forming, Upright

Toxicity: All parts may cause severe discomfort if ingested. The sap may irritate skin and eyes.

Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)

Plant with: Gunnera manicata (Giant rhubarb), Gunnera magellanica (Dwarf rhubarb), Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not), Nymphaea 'Amabilis' (Waterlily 'Amabilis'), Schoenoplectus lacustris subsp. tabernaemontani 'Albescens' (Grey club-rush 'Albescens'), Nymphaea 'Aurora' (Waterlily 'Aurora'), Nymphaea 'Little Sue' (Waterlily 'Little Sue' ), Nymphaea 'Marliacea Chromatella' (Waterlily 'Marliacea Chromatella')

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Specific pests: Aphids

Diseases: Generally disease-free.

General care

Propagation methods: Division. REGISTER to read more...

Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum lily) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.5m after 5-10 years.

Suggested uses: Architectural, Bog garden, Waterside

Cultivation: Plant in loam soil (ideally in planting baskets) in water up to 30cm deep, in full sun. Protect overwintering plants by removing the baskets and storing them in a frost-free environment.

	This plant likes...	Garden match
Soil types:	Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage:	Boggy damp conditions, Pond/In water
Soil pH:	Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light:	Full Sun
Aspect:	South, West
Exposure:	Exposed, Sheltered
Hardiness:	Tender in frost (H3)

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Not flowering

Question from Matt D-W

I was given a large specimen 2 years ago, it remained in a large pot because of moving, after moving early this year, I divided the specimen and planted. In all of this time I have not had one single flower. Has anyone any idea why this could be?

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Posted: Sat. 22nd October 2011 09:11
Last reply: Sun. 23rd October 2011 13:11