Bulb Progation

Calla Lily  

Keeping it South African with Zantedeschia Snow Queen by Bulb propagation:

OUR GOAL:

Callas Lillies are great for household, commercial and special occasions such as weddings, just to name afew. We as Apical suppliers want to supply this beautiful demand. Callas lilies have an unique flower form that attracts any eye, and comes in a variety of colours and shades of green. Apical suppliers will be the mass produces of the Zantedeshia Snow Queen, with future plans of expanding our colour wheel.  We will supply bulbs as wholesalers, providing clonal bulbs for consistent picture quality lilies, aswell as cut flowers and pot plants. 

PROPAGATION BACKGROUND:

Greenhouse:

The latest technology in greenhouses to provide the best conditions for optimal quality. Not only growing green but going green by adapting our methods to save water and leave as little as possible, negative impact on the environment. The calla flower requires part shade during hot days and full sun in cooler times, which can all be controlled efficiently in the greenhouse. 

The temperature, humidity and drip irrigation is all easily controlled for the most precise application, creating minimum wastage.

Water: The calla lily soil needs to be damp at all times. Not too wet, as the plant's bulb may rot. Dark leaf tips will give indication that the plant is being over watered.  After the calla lily has flowered (predominately Oct – Dec) and begins to die back, watering is stopped so the bulb can dry out and be stored until the next growing season or for packaging for clients.

Fertilization: Fertilization will occur monthly with an organic bulb fertilizer.
Fertilization will stop once the callas lily plant has bloomed. Dark tips will occur if too much fertilize is added, so no unnecessary wastage will occur.

Pests and diseases: Any small insects has to killed as calla lily flowers are susceptible to several diseases. 

Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial flower

Few properties:

• Full Sun, Semi – Shade
• Flowering Height: 70cm – 120cm
• Planting Depth: 10cm
• Spacing: 15cm – 20cm apart
• Plant: May – Aug
• Flowers: Oct – Dec Mainly
• Suitable as a cut flower
• Suitable as a pot plant
• Evergreen

👈How to plant callas lily bulbs 🙋👀

Soil: Calla lilies need nutrient rich and most soils, so the first step will be to mix the soil and amend it with organic mulch or mushroom compost. Calla lily needs to be well-drained, loose potting soil. 

 Propagation, products strategy: 

The calla Lily will die back for about two months each year. This will allow the calla lily flower to rest and come back with better blooms in the next growing season. During the rest period, the bulbs will be dug up and packed for distribution. 

Additional income and products, the Callas Lily flower will be cut on demand for florist, companies etc. Callas lilies can be planted into containers for retail as pot plants. 

Posted by Jason Ladegourdie: 19457332