Reviving a Stressed Grace Calla Lily from FTD Delivery

A recipient got an 8-inch Grace calla lily from FTD on Mother's Day with yellow leaves and a broken flower. It's by a window (72–78°F), soil dampened, yellow leaves removed. Asked whether to plant or move outside (90–95°F) and about fertilizer.

Recovery Steps

Gill advised complaining to the supplier for replacement. For the plant: keep at current temperature, maintain damp soil, watch for new growth. When new growth appears, feed with half-strength balanced liquid fertilizer weekly, increasing strength as plant recovers. Calla lilies are bog/marginal plants; if a water feature exists, plant in an aquatic basket. Otherwise, keep in a pot outdoors with full sun (afternoon shade if very hot), constant moisture, and fertilize 2–3 times monthly.

Patient care can revive a stressed calla lily; treat as a moisture-loving plant.