Question
I am attempting to grow calillies in a pot for the first time in coastal north carolina without any success. There are plenty of green leaves but no buds or flowers. The pot is placed on the porch were it gets only morning sun for about 2-3 hours. What am I doing wrong?

Answer
Hi Bill,
Thanx for your question.  I believe you are referring to calla lilies which really aren't lilies but have been called that for a long time.  They're actually a member of the arum family.  Calla lilies will bloom in the shade.  But a little more sun might be helpful.  If you're putting a high nitrogen fertilizer on them, I'd stop that as this will cause green growth with no bloom.  You're in NC so your weather conditions are nice and warm right now so that shouldn't be a problem.  I think your plant is just slow in blooming.  I believe it will bloom in a couple of weeks as long as you are not feeding it a high nitrogen fertilizer.  In fact, if you are feeding, I would completely stop.  The plant will bloom.  A good amount of morning and afternoon sun is good for the plant but protect it from the hot, afternoon sun.  I hope this helps.
Tom