Soft,mushy stem problem

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    Terry Ally Apprentice Gardener

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    I planted three calla lily (different colours) in the same pot. Within a week the stem of the yellow flowers, at the point where it goes into the soil has become mushy and soft as though its sap was sucked out.

    I replaced that with a new lily which is holding up for two weeks but the same problem is now occurring with one of the other.

    What is causing that?
     
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    Sorry I don't grow calla lilies but I would suggest watering problems or Google "calla lily soft rot"
     
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    Hi @Terry Ally welcome to GC.. It could be caused by compost being too wet and too cool.. When you repotted what compost did you use as they don’t like Multi purpose.. They like a loam based compost, I have mine potted up in John Innes #3 with a little extra grit added for good drainage, they don’t like cool soggy roots, but can tolerate full sun..
     
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