Calla Lillies

by Indira
(Los Angeles)

The leaves of my Calla Lillies are turning yellow. I have not used fertilizer in the recent past but have been watering about once every 3 days. Please give me a solution to revive them again.

Thanks,

Indira

Doug says - leaves that turn yellow on young plants do so because they're under stress. Here are the common reasons/stressors in plants that would do this.

1) Too much water
2) Not enough water
3) Not enough sunshine
4) Too much fertilizer
5) Not enough fertilizer
6) Insect infestation such as spider mites
7) The plant is old and the leaves are ready to die and be replaced by younger leaves

So - I don't know about your watering. Every three days would be far too much in my house - your house might be drier. See this article for info on how to properly water plants.

Getting the plant healthy again means solving whatever it is that's stressing the plant.

If your watering is fine - then look for spider mites under the leaves.

If no spider mites, make sure it's in full sunshine with 8-10 hours of direct light/day.

Feeding isn't usually an issue with this plant unless you've been growing it for a long time in a pot. Then all kinds of problems could be popping up.

But from experience, I'd say the primary cause of yellow leaves is overwatering.

Good luck

Doug