The drops of moisture you are seeing on your calla lily are almost certainly the result of a process called guttation, whereby the plant disposes of excess water and nutrients. It is a natural process that does the plant no harm, though it may indicate that your lily is getting a bit more water than she’d prefer. Experiment with a reduced watering schedule and/or improved drainage, and you should be able to lessen the appearance of those drops.
Hi Nancy, and thanks for your question!
The drops of moisture you are seeing on your calla lily are almost certainly the result of a process called guttation, whereby the plant disposes of excess water and nutrients. It is a natural process that does the plant no harm, though it may indicate that your lily is getting a bit more water than she’d prefer. Experiment with a reduced watering schedule and/or improved drainage, and you should be able to lessen the appearance of those drops.
All best,
Joe Bills
Associate Editor
OFA