This is a problem that affects the leaves of some calla lily plants when they begin to become very drooped, turn brown and wilted, and may even drop off. There is a way to deal with the problem though and make the plant look good again.
- If a leaf, or leaves, have become wilted, look for the part where the leaf joins the stalk of the plant and snip it off with a pair of scissors. This part of the leaf is dead so snipping it off will not affect the appearance of the rest of the plant. In fact, the plant will become stronger and healthier as it will not be wasting energy trying to heal the wilted leaves. It can send more energy to the healthier parts of the plant.
- Sometimes the pot you have placed the plant in may be very poor at draining. This may be causing the roots of the plant to become rotten. Without damaging too many of the roots, try to take the plant out of the pot and transfer it into another one with new soil.
- The problem could have been caused by keeping the plant in direct sunlight as this can kill some of the leaves. Although the plant does need sunlight to survive, keeping it in a well lit room out of direct sunlight will suffice.
- Perhaps your plant has not been getting enough water. Press your finger into the soil and if you can still see some moisture in the soil. If so, this means the plant has enough water at the minute. If it is dry to the touch, water the plant. You should also consider the fact the plant will need to be watered more often during the summer months.
- If a leaf, or leaves, have become wilted, look for the part where the leaf joins the stalk of the plant and snip it off with a pair of scissors. This part of the leaf is dead so snipping it off will not affect the appearance of the rest of the plant. In fact, the plant will become stronger and healthier as it will not be wasting energy trying to heal the wilted leaves. It can send more energy to the healthier parts of the plant.
- Sometimes the pot you have placed the plant in may be very poor at draining. This may be causing the roots of the plant to become rotten. Without damaging too many of the roots, try to take the plant out of the pot and transfer it into another one with new soil.
- The problem could have been caused by keeping the plant in direct sunlight as this can kill some of the leaves. Although the plant does need sunlight to survive, keeping it in a well lit room out of direct sunlight will suffice.
- Perhaps your plant has not been getting enough water. Press your finger into the soil and if you can still see some moisture in the soil. If so, this means the plant has enough water at the minute. If it is dry to the touch, water the plant. You should also consider the fact the plant will need to be watered more often during the summer months.
