Purple Calla Lily Dormancy Care in Michigan

Managing Gift Calla Lilies Through Dormancy

September gift callas likely entering natural dormancy. Allow process: keep in sun until fully withered, then store pot cool/dark/dry 2-3 months with minimal water. Return to warmth/light for regrowth.

Dormancy Protocol

• Water until foliage shrivels completely
• Cool (50°F), dark, dry storage 2-3 months
• Minimal water—prevent bone-dry soil only
• Return to sun, water, fertilize with 12-12-12
• If no growth after 4 weeks, check rhizome for rot

These are challenging as long-term houseplants; dormancy is natural and necessary.