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makushr1
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Calla Lily

Got a question. I have an area outside my house where the condensation from my AC unit drips, so the soil is always wet there. I read calla lily like wet areas. Would this be OK? It would get sun from around 10am to 5 or 6. I live in Houston, so it's pretty hot here.

If not them, any other suggestion?
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They'd probably love it, so long as there's a bit of shade.
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How much shade do they need? The closer I plant them to my house, the more shade they will have. I'd say the best I could do would be direct sunlight from around 1130-12 to around 5 or 6.
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That should be OK, but before you plant them permanently, ease them into the sun over a week or two. That way you'll avoid sunburning the leaves.
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I'm in Zone 5, but it's really hot here right now. My daughter's sitter has her callas in full sun. I, on the other hand, have my in a shady area until evenings, under the window with the air conditioner. Both of ours are doing well. I don't think they're all that picky.


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