Black Calla Lily
Arumpalaestinum

Family: Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)
Genus: Arum (AIR-um)
Species: palaestinum (pal-ay-STY-num)

Category
Bulbs

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Light Shade

Foliage
Textured

Foliage Color

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
Dark Purple/Black

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring

Other details

Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing