Calla Lily Flower Fading: When to Cut and Whether to Save Seeds

Your calla lilies are thriving, but flowers turn yellowish and close up. This is normal—they’re forming seed pods. Cut the stems off at this point to save the plant’s energy unless you want to collect seeds.

Note: If they’re hybrids, seed-grown plants won’t resemble the parents. Enjoy them in the garden—they’re beautiful there and in vases, too.