Calla Lilies: My favorite calla lilies are of course the smoldering, mysterious near-black variety (because I love black plants) but all callas are graceful, dramatic, and free of scent. … A lush arrangement, with no scent!

Why do calla lilies smell bad?

Throw out any calla lily rhizomes that have a foul odor like rotting potatoes. This is a telltale sign of soft rot, caused by the bacteria Pectobacterium carotovorum, and one of few serious problems of the plant. Rhizomes stored together in warm, moist conditions are likely all infected.

Are calla lily poisonous?

Why Are Calla Lilies Toxic? Calla lilies contain insoluble calcium oxalate crystals that are similar to other plants in the Araceae family. … Though poisoning is rare, eating and swallowing any part of the calla lily plant will almost certainly result in a rather unpleasant experience.