Today we will talk about the most laconic, but at the same time beautiful flowers - callas. On the one hand, they are as simple as possible, on the other hand, they are included in the list of sensual plants. They simultaneously symbolize love and are considered mourning. At a wedding, girls choose bridal bouquets made from calla lilies in order to live happily in marriage, and in times of sorrow they buy them to say goodbye to a loved one forever. How can a flower, which consists of only a pistil and a “veil” petal, combine so many contradictory meanings? We'll talk about this in the article.
What do calla lilies mean: legends and myths
The name of the flower comes from the Greek language and is translated as “beautiful.” Therefore, we will start with the ancient Greek myth of calla lilies.
The flowers appeared from Hera's breast milk, drops of which fell to the ground. The goddess of love Aphrodite saw them and envied their snow-white beauty. To spoil it, she created a yellow arrow that pierced the core of the flower. Because of their connection with Aphrodite, calla lilies represented sensual desire and lust.
When calla lilies began to be grown in Europe, they noticed that they bloomed on the eve of Easter. With a blooming period, white hue, and trumpet-shaped bud that symbolizes triumph, calla lilies have come to signify purity, resurrection, and eternal life. A tradition arose of bringing them to funerals as a symbol of immortality. This is how they found the glory of ritual flowers.
In the homeland of calla lilies - in Africa - there is another legend. The leader fell in love with a girl from a neighboring tribe, but not mutually. To intimidate her and persuade her to marry, he killed all the unfortunate woman’s fellow tribesmen. On her wedding day, the bride chose to throw herself into a huge fire rather than marry an unloved and cruel man. The gods took pity on her and turned her into a calla lily.
Thanks to this belief, calla lilies began to be included in wedding bouquets. They symbolize a voluntary marriage of mutual and pure love.
Usage
Despite its apparent simplicity, this is a very complex plant. People attribute it with magical properties:
- It is believed that not only the flower, but also its image is endowed with special power. Thus, calla lilies protect the house from the “evil eye” and help cope with stress and despondency.
- It is generally accepted that this is a symbol of endurance and relationship building. It is believed, for example, that if there is no sweets in a house with children, then it will be useful to put this plant in their room. It will have a beneficial effect on the child.
- They also think that the flower has a good effect on human health and protects him from all sorts of diseases. By the way, a bouquet of this plant given to a person suffering from a serious illness will give him cheerfulness and strengthen his hope for a speedy recovery.
Bouquets, especially wedding ones, or for celebrating anniversaries, are very noble and elegant . A bouquet of this plant as an offering to a beloved girl means a lot.
But here we must take into account the fact that some people associate calla lilies with death. Bouquets of these flowers are not uncommon at funerals. Although they are no more flowers of death than any other plants.
Rather, at mourning events they symbolize hope for rebirth in the higher heavenly realms amidst purity and peace.
Now about bouquets for men. It is recommended to select large white flowers and combine them with other varieties of flora, arranging bulky and huge bouquets with a large number of green components.
Values
Calla lilies can help connect two hearts. How? A bouquet of elegant white flowers in your hand will definitely attract the gaze of other people, among whom may be your future chosen one or chosen one.
One of the roles of these plants is that they serve as talismans that protect family happiness in the house. In the bride's bouquet they are symbols of a strong and happy marriage. They also personify femininity and the beauty of youth.
A bouquet made from callas alone or containing them in combination with other flowers is truly a royal gift. It emphasizes the beauty of a woman or the nobility of the hero of the day, to whom it is presented on special occasions. For the petal of this plant looks like a royal robe wrapped around a golden crown in the middle of the inflorescence.
Plants growing in pots on the windowsill fill the room with an atmosphere of pleasant warmth and tranquility. It is not without reason that they, among other things, are symbols of well-being . In the ancient past, it was generally believed that they would protect the family from quarrels.
Another meaning of these plants: according to popular belief, they will protect young girls from gossip and the evil eye. Often miraculous abilities were attributed not only to the flowers themselves, but also to their images. On walls, curtains, curtains, tabletops, vases, jugs, boxes.
These plants increase immunity and provide an antidote to snake venom . At the same time, they serve as a supplier of raw materials, which are one of the main elements of various poisons!
One of the practical properties is weather prediction . In preparation for collecting moisture, the plant opens its luxurious petal to the maximum. Before hot, dry weather, the petal is curled tightly around the central candle.
Why give bouquets of calla lilies?
Compositions with calla lilies are usually given to girls and women. They are not presented to girls because of the sensual overtones, and to men because the shape of the petal is too delicate and round. Although some tall varieties with large buds are sometimes added to men's designer bouquets.
The meaning of calla lilies in the language of flowers depends on their shade:
- White, like other light flowers, signify purity, sincerity and fidelity;
- Yellow - gratitude;
- Red - courage and determination;
- Pink callas highlight the femininity and charm of the recipient;
- Purple is presented as a symbol of nobility and power;
- Black buds represent mystery and elegance.
You can give calla lilies for a birthday, anniversary or wedding. If it is customary to send flowers for Easter, they will also be an excellent solution.
However, in a time of sorrow, you can also opt for calla lilies. They are bought to say goodbye to the deceased or sent as a sign of condolences to his family.
Facts and signs about the plant
That is why the image of a flower on clothes, on the doors of the house is endowed with magical meaning and can protect against the poison that surrounds us - anger, envy, disease, quarrels.
Calla is a faithful friend and assistant to creative people. It can inspire new ideas, give confidence and encourage achievement.
If you cannot reveal your talents, create a creative atmosphere in your apartment by using an image of a variety in your design .
Such a bouquet will be an excellent gift for a friend who is unlucky in love due to her indecision or self-doubt, or overwhelming doubts. Bed linen with images of these flowers will also help to bring a magical feeling into life.
only one condition : when falling asleep, the girl must represent her chosen one. Such a pet will provide irreplaceable help, and on the first date, in order for it to go well, you need to take the image of the calligraphy with you.
Signs haunt not only this specimen. We have repeatedly talked about other interesting colors. For example, folk signs about the dollar tree.
The meaning of calla lilies in a wedding bouquet
White and soft pink callas are very often added to bridal bouquets. The elegant bud emphasizes the femininity and sophistication of the newlywed, and the shade emphasizes her purity and innocence. If we recall the African legend, we can say that the bouquet becomes the girl’s unspoken consent to get married.
Even dark calla lilies look festive and impressive in a wedding composition. They set off the whiteness of the dress and do not seem gloomy at all. On the contrary, elegant flowers seem to hint at hidden feminine energy. We dare to assume that the groom will have many pleasant and interesting surprises in his family life.
Whitewing symbol
From time immemorial, the flower has surprised people with its beauty and minimalism. It was considered the simplest and at the same time the most exquisite plant of antiquity.
In the home, calla lilies always serve as a talisman of happiness, a symbol of female purity and devotion, and the sublimity of the relationship between a man and a woman.
Callas can be given in a bouquet or one flower at a time.
Despite the huge number of signs and superstitions, this plant has never been associated with death, so you can safely keep them at home.
Is it possible to grow indoor callas in pots?
On the Internet you can find the phrase “calla lily - the flower of death.” We have already said why calla lilies are classified as mourning, and there are no other bad omens associated with them, and they can be grown at home.
However, callas do not grow well in pots because they require special conditions. It is necessary to monitor the acidity and moisture of the soil, air humidification, temperature, and buy special fertilizers in autumn and spring.
It is not recommended for beginning gardeners to plant calla lilies. But if you have experience caring for capricious indoor flowers, why not. In gratitude for the care, the calla produces 7-12 flower stalks, and each blooms for up to 1.5 months.
We hope we have convinced you that calla lilies are beautiful both in appearance and in meaning. But for some reason they still remain unusual for many. Be original and don’t be afraid to give bouquets of calla lilies to your beloved women. Let them feel that they always remain the most beautiful and desirable for you.
Positive properties of the flower
The whitewing is able to predict the weather. If the bud has fully unfolded, the day will be sunny and fine; if it is pressed against the stem, it will be rainy and foggy.
Esotericists claim that by placing a pot of calla lilies at home, you can improve relationships between household members. Where this plant is located, there are no quarrels or conflicts. It helps restore peace in the family. In addition, calla lilies help fight bad mood and depression.
Calla is a flower that can sense the energy background of the place where it is located. If a whitefly grows in a house, it feels the condition of each family member.
By its appearance, a plant can tell about the deterioration in the health, physical and mental, of someone in the household. Due to the flower’s ability to respond to changes in the energy field, it can warn not only about the ill health of the inhabitants of the house, but also about the impending death of one of the family members. The ability to predict death is the reason for the plant’s bad reputation.
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In the hands of the bride, the callas are so tender and pure, as if nature itself created them for the wedding ceremony. In addition to their external beauty, callas are quite persistent and unpretentious flowers, which is why florists love to include them in flower arrangements.
