Golden arum lily (Zantedeschia elliottiana)
Care, watering, light and tips for Golden 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 Golden arum lily
Zantedeschia elliottiana, commonly known as golden calla lily, is a rhizomatous plant from the Araceae family, valued for its showy, funnel-shaped, bright yellow bracts (spathes) and large leaves, often speckled with white dots. It adds an exotic and vibrant touch to gardens, pots, and as a cut flower in floral arrangements.
Native range
South Africa
Care tips
This plant requires full sun to partial shade, with a preference for bright, indirect light during the hottest part of the day to prevent scorching. Keep the soil consistently moist during growth and flowering, but reduce watering significantly when the plant enters dormancy. It thrives in rich, well-drained, slightly acidic soil. A common mistake is overwatering during dormancy, which can lead to rhizome rot.
How to save a dying Golden arum lily
- Warning signs
- Yellow/brown soft leaves, drooping stems, poor flowering, rot at the base.
- First aid
- Check drainage. If rot, cut affected parts, repot in fresh soil. Reduce watering.
- What kills it
- Overwatering. Waterlogged soil rots rhizomes and suffocates roots quickly.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if you act fast. A healthy rhizome can regrow. Trim damage, give it a fresh start.