Calla
Common names: calla, calla lily.
A calla lily refers to plants of genus Zantedeschia in the family Araceae.
They produce large, showy flower spathes, therefore they are grown both as ornamental
plants in addition to cut flowers.
Callas are large flowers with thick, waxy petals with solitary 6- to 8-inch flower
heads that make excellent cut flowers or blooming plants.
Many hybrids are in cultivation, with spathes in varying shades of white, yellow,
orange, red, or pink.
As a cut flower, vase life is seven to 10 days.
Special care: Water frequently plus cut stem ends every few days to prevent curling.
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Carnation
Common names: carnation
Carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus) is a flowering plant native to the Near East,
cultivated for the last 2,000 years.
Flowers are 2 to 3 inches wide on 1 to 2 foot stems.
Miniature carnation varieties feature several small flowers on one stem.
Flower colors include white, yellow, pink, red, salmon, fuchsia, deep purple,
light green, bi-colors plus flecked.
Fragrant cut flowers, they live up to three weeks.
As well as a cut flower, Carnations are also popular as potted plants because
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