🌱 How to Grow Calla Lily (Captain Nevadi) from Bulbs
Also known as:

• Hindi: काला लिली

• Tamil: காலா லில்லி

• Telugu: కాలా లిల్లీ

• Malayalam: കാലാ ലില്ലി

• Kannada: ಕಾಲಾ ಲಿಲ್ಲಿ

• English: Calla Lily (Captain Nevadi)

• Botanical Name: Zantedeschia spp.

1. 🗓️ Choose the Right Season

• Warm-season flowering bulb

• Best time to plant: Late winter to early spring (Feb–Apr)

• Ideal temperature: 18°C–28°C

• Avoid planting in cold or frost-prone soil

2. 🌱 Prepare the Soil

• Soil Type: Rich, well-drained loamy or sandy-loam soil

• Mix in organic compost, aged cow dung, and cocopeat

• pH Range: 6.0–7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

• Ensure proper drainage to prevent root or bulb rot

3. 🌾 Planting the Bulbs

• Depth: Plant bulbs 2–3 inches (5–7 cm) deep

• Spacing: 8–12 inches between bulbs

• Place the growing point (eye) facing upward

• Gently cover and water lightly

4. 💧 Watering

• Keep soil evenly moist during active growth

• Avoid overwatering or soggy conditions

• Reduce watering once blooming finishes and plant goes dormant

• Use base watering or drip irrigation

5. 🌿 Germination & Growth

• Sprouting begins in 2–4 weeks under warm, moist conditions

• Mulching helps conserve soil moisture

• Avoid moving bulbs once growth starts

6. ☀️ Sunlight & Temperature

• Needs 6+ hours of bright indirect light daily

• Can tolerate full sun in cooler climates

• Provide afternoon shade in hot areas

• Not frost-hardy: lift bulbs after blooming in cold zones

7. 🌼 Fertilization

• Apply balanced fertilizer (10-10-10) every 2–3 weeks during growth

• During flowering, switch to phosphorus-rich feed to enhance blooms

• Avoid overfeeding with nitrogen — promotes foliage over flowers

8. 🛡️ Pest & Disease Control

• Pests: Aphids, mealybugs, spider mites

• Diseases: Root rot, bacterial soft rot, fungal leaf spots

• Use neem oil + mild soap spray every 10–15 days

• Maintain good air circulation and remove yellowing leaves

9. 🌸 Blooming & Aftercare

• Captain Nevadi produces elegant, creamy-white to ivory blooms

• Blooms appear 60–90 days after planting

• After flowering, allow foliage to yellow and die back

• In cold regions: Lift bulbs, clean, and store for next season

10. 🌱 Regrow Tip

• In tropical zones: Leave bulbs in the ground year-round

• In temperate climates:

  • Lift bulbs after dormancy sets in

  • Dry and store in a cool, ventilated, dry place (10–15°C)

  • Replant in spring

💐 Benefits of Calla Lily (Captain Nevadi)

• Stunning white blooms symbolize purity and elegance

• Ideal for wedding arrangements, containers, and garden borders

• Long-lasting cut flower

• Naturally pest-resistant and low-maintenance