What's eating my zantedeschia elliottiana?

Zantedeschia elliottiana, the golden calla lily, is most commonly attacked by aphids on its flower stalks and by thrips that damage the bright yellow spathes. In garden beds, slugs chew the attractive spotted foliage. Outdoors, deer and rabbits will browse the lush growth if given access — fencing or repellent sprays help.

Clusters on stems and at the base of spathes; honeydew leads to sooty mold and distorted flower bracts Spray with insecticidal soap or strong water jet; repeat every 5 days; ensure good air circulation around plants

Silvery scarring and streaks on the yellow spathes; bloom quality is visibly reduced in infested plants Remove and destroy affected flowers; apply spinosad-based spray; use reflective mulch to deter adults landing on plants

Irregular holes in the spotted foliage, slime trails present, damage worst in shaded or irrigated beds Scatter iron phosphate pellets; set beer traps near plants; water in the morning so soil surface dries by evening

Entire leaves and stems browsed down to the ground, especially at the edges of garden borders Install physical fencing or apply deer/rabbit repellent spray around planting; replant tubers in a protected raised bed