Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not available
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rainforest
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Green
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Spade shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Ants, Bees, Flies, Not Available
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Poisonous, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Insect Bites
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Sap, Stem
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Alocasia brisbanensis
CANNA
Common Name
Alocasia, Elephant Ear, native lily, cunjevoi
Canna, Canna Lily
In Hindi
Alocasia
भंग लिली
In German
Alocasia
Canna Lilie
In Spanish
Alocasia
Canna lirio
In Greek
Alocasia
Canna κρίνος
In Portuguese
Alocasia
Canna
In Polish
Alocasia
Canna lilia
In Latin
Aglaonema
Canna lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Arales
Zingiberales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Colocasieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Alocasia and Canna
Season and care of Alocasia and Canna is important to know. While considering everything about Alocasia and Canna Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alocasia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Canna season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alocasia is Loam, Sand and for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alocasia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Alocasia and Canna Physical Information
Alocasia and Canna physical information is very important for comparison. Alocasia height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Canna height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Alocasia and Canna are as follows:
Alocasia flower color: White and Green
Alocasia leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green and Dark Green
Canna flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose and Salmon
- Canna leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Alocasia and Canna
Care of Alocasia and Canna include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alocasia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Canna pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Alocasia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Canna needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.