Calla Lilies are beautiful flowers which sometimes fade all too quickly. Let's take a look at how long potted Calla Lilies can actually last.

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Potted Calla Lilies can last for approximately four months in an active state of growth.

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This includes a period of foliage growth in the first six weeks, followed by six to eight weeks of blooming.

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After blooming the foliage will begin to yellow and fade, until the plant becomes dormant.

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When the foliage goes dormant, the rhizomes can be dug and placed in a cool spot until spring.

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Calla Lilies should come back every year if given the proper calla lily care.This is because Calla Lilies are perennial plants.

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Calla Lilies grow very well in pots, whether grown as an indoor plant, or outdoors in summer.

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Calla lilies have a period of active growth for approximately four months and then slowly fall back into dormancy.

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If a Calla lily is in the right spot and given everything it needs to grow well, it can flower for up to two months.

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The growth period however is much longer than the two month flowering period, and lasts about six months.

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When the leaves have died back, and the plant has become dormant, the rhizome can be harvested, or essentially removed from the pot.

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Dry out the rhizome by placing in a clean container, and place in a cool location for two to three months.

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After the dormant period the rhizome will start to sprout for another flowering cycle. If planted, the rhizome will grow again, and rebloom if given the right growing conditions.

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You can grow Calla Lilies for many years, just being aware of their growth cycles. The beautiful blooms are well with the effort.

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See the full tutorial for more information!