I have a small (dwarf?) calla lily plant. It is only about 18-20" tall. About one week after purchasing it & bringing it home, it started showing signs of problems. Some of the leaves are dark brownish/black and are dried up and curled on the ends, and others are yellow (all over). I've been careful not to overwater it, and moved it from the floor where I originally placed it, to a tabletop. Does anyone have advice on how to care for these plants? Help!

The article entitled "Calla Lilies", published in 1998 by TheGardenHelper.com, gives the following information on growing calla lilies indoors.

It says they should be kept in a sunny location, and yes there are dwarfs.Keep plant at a constant temperature of approximately 70 degrees. The soil should be kept evenly moist, and during periods of new growth a water soluble fertilizer should be applied according to package directions. Blooms should be removed when they start to wither away, and watering should gradually be reduced until the foliage dies. Tubers need to rest for a period of 2 to 3 months without moisture. They should then be repotted and lightly watered until the new foliage is several inches above the soil. The calla lily will not need fertilizer until the resting and repotting process begins all over again.


Those with children and pets should use caution when growing calla lilies. They contain a poisonous ingredient called oxalic acid. If this plant is ingested, a poison control center should be called immediately.