Onion indoor calla lilies can be overwintered either with or without a pot. Varieties that have evergreen foliage are always kept in pots over the winter. What you need to pay attention to when overwintering the calla in a pot.
How can I overwinter a calla lily in a pot?
In order to successfully overwinter a calla in a pot, you should place it in a cool, bright and dry place after flowering, slowly get used to the warmth from January onwards and repot it in fresh soil. Check leaves and tubers regularly for pests or rot.
Keep cool and dry
After flowering, the plant needs a rest period during which it is neither watered nor fertilized. Place the pot with the indoor calla lily in a cool, bright and dry place. Well suited
- Bright basement windows
- Hallway window without heating
- Roof window
- Unheated winter garden
Repot in spring
From January onwards, slowly get the plant used to the warmth again. Repot them in fresh soil to avoid disease.
Tips & Tricks
If you overwinter your calla in a pot, check the leaves or tubers regularly. Spider mites like to live on the leaves in winter quarters. The tubers can rot or mold if they become too moist.
