After May to July into the dormant period, when the calla lily into the dormant period, the leaves will gradually wither, this stage should pay attention to reduce watering, until the leaves
completely natural dead, potting soil after drying out, you can dig the calla lily bulb out of the potting soil.
Rinse the dug-out bulb with water, then soak it in antibacterial solution (potassium permanganate, carbendazim, etc.) for a
second, put it in a cool, ventilated place to dry out, and wrap the bulb in thick, soft paper and put it in a small cardboard box, and then after treatment, put the bulb on the top shelf of the refrigerator to chill it, and keep the temperature at around 5 to 7 degrees Celsius.
Place the calla lily bulbs in the refrigerator for the summer, and take the bulbs out when you enter the fall, do not plant them directly into pots first, it is best to put them indoors for a few days, until the bulbs grow small buds before planting.
Expanded Information:
Suitable soil for calla lily is fertile and loose, rich in humus, the soil is best slightly clay, but also has good
Drainage and air permeability. The soil is preferably slightly acidic, PH value between 5.5 and 7. When preparing the potting soil, you can add a small amount of organic fertilizer and rotting leaves to the potting soil to ensure that it provides nutrients for growth.
Calla lilies naturally like a moist environment, when watering must keep the soil moist, wait until the potting soil is slightly dry when you start watering, if the lack of water, it will lead to calla lilies withered.
Spring and fall 1 to 2 days of watering once,
And summer high temperature can be watered once in the morning and evening, but also need to frequently spray the leaves to moisturize and cool down, once a week in the winter, never too dry or waterlogged.