Calla Lily (Zantedeschia spp.) originates from the wetlands and grasslands of southern Africa, where shallow waters glint under steady sun and the soil stays cool beneath reeds and rushes. In these open spaces, Zantedeschia grows from rhizomes buried in damp earth, its smooth, arrow-shaped leaves rising upright and lush. From their center emerges the unmistakable bloom—a sculpted spathe that curls gracefully around a golden spadix, as if light itself were held in form.
Though born of marsh and mist, the Calla Lily adapts easily to cultivation. It thrives in bright light and moist, well-draining soil, and may be grown in containers or directly in the ground. Indoors, near a sunlit window, it maintains its poise year-round; outdoors, it returns with the seasons, its colors spanning pure white, deep burgundy, and sun-warmed yellow.
In character, Zantedeschia is quiet elegance—its lines deliberate, its presence serene. A living emblem of clarity and renewal, it brings a calm, refined rhythm to both home and garden alike.
Varieties: Plants that are bred to deliver a range of interesting traits that affect sizes and colors are known as varieties.
