Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Central America
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Brassia allenii, Brassia caudata, Brassia cochleata
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
8-11
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Plum, Sienna
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Light Green
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
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
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Occasional light liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
BRASSIA arcuigera
CANNA
Common Name
Arching Brassia, Arching Spider Orchid, Orchid
Canna, Canna Lily
In Hindi
Arching Brassia plant
भंग लिली
In German
Arching Brassia Pflanze
Canna Lilie
In French
plante Arching Brassia
Canna
In Spanish
planta de arqueo Brassia
Canna lirio
In Greek
φυτό κύρτωση Brassia
Canna κρίνος
In Portuguese
planta arqueamento Brassia
Canna
In Polish
Wyginając Brassia roślin
Canna lilia
In Latin
Curva Brassia herba
Canna lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Zingiberales
Family
Orchidaceae
Cannaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Cymbidieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Arching Brassia and Canna
Season and care of Arching Brassia and Canna is important to know. While considering everything about Arching Brassia and Canna Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arching Brassia season is Summer and Fall and Canna season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Arching Brassia is Not Available and for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arching Brassia is Not Available and for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Arching Brassia and Canna Physical Information
Arching Brassia and Canna physical information is very important for comparison. Arching Brassia height is 50.80 cm and width 66.04 cm whereas Canna height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Arching Brassia and Canna are as follows:
Arching Brassia flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Plum and Sienna
Arching Brassia leaf color: 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 Arching Brassia and Canna
Care of Arching Brassia and Canna include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arching Brassia pruning is done No pruning needed and Canna pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Arching Brassia 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.