Pink arum lily (Zantedeschia rehmannii)
Care, watering, light and tips for Pink arum lily on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Araceae
- Difficulty: Moderate care
- Watering: every 4 days
- Light: Indirect light
- Temperature: 15–30 °C
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets
About Pink arum lily
Zantedeschia rehmannii, commonly known as Pink Calla Lily, is a rhizomatous plant from the Araceae family, cherished for its elegant, funnel-shaped pink spathes. Its leaves are green, lanceolate, and often speckled with translucent white spots, adding extra appeal. It is ideal for temperate gardens, pond edges, or as a potted plant for bright indoor spaces.
Native range
South Africa
Care tips
It requires bright but indirect sunlight; intense direct light can scorch its delicate spathes. Keep the substrate consistently moist during the growth and flowering period, avoiding waterlogging, and reduce watering once the plant enters dormancy. Use a substrate rich in organic matter and with good drainage. Avoid over-fertilization, as it can promote leaf growth at the expense of flowering.
How to save a dying Pink arum lily
- Warning signs
- Yellowish or brown, soft and droopy leaves; no flowering; soft stems.
- First aid
- Remove withered leaves and flowers. Check substrate: if waterlogged, repot with fresh, dry soil. If dry, water moderately.
- What kills it
- Overwatering. Rhizomes rot easily. Also lack of light or extreme cold.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes! If the the rhizome isn't completely rotted, there's hope. Be patient and consistent with care.