Saving and Sowing Calla Lily Seeds

The green, bulbous structures on your calla lilies after flowering are seed pods. Here's how to harvest and grow them.

Harvest

• Wait until pods turn brown and dry on the plant.
• Collect and split open—inside are shiny black seeds.

Sow Immediately or Store

Fresh seed germinates best. Sow in pots of moist potting mix, cover lightly, keep at 70–80°F. Germination in 2–4 weeks.

To store: seal dry seeds in a jar, keep cool, dark, dry until spring.

Seedling Care

• Grow in bright window (or under lights).
• Harden off 10 days before planting out after frost.
• Expect variability—seedlings may not match parent color/form.

Alternative: Divide Rhizomes

For exact clones, divide the rhizomes in fall (after frost) or spring. Each section with a growing point makes a new plant.

Seed-grown callas are a fun experiment; divisions guarantee the same beauty.