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About Bromelia Pinguin and Canna


About Canna and Bromelia Pinguin


What is

Life Span
Annual and Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Tender Perennial   
Bulb or Corm or Tuber   

Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America   
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America   

Types
Bromelia agavifolia, Bromelia alsodes, Bromelia alta   
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea   

Number of Varieties
Not Available   
411   
19

Habitat
Hills, Lowland, Rocky areas, Thickets   
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions   

USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available   
8-11   

AHS Heat Zone
Not Available   
12-1   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
21,22   

Habit
Not Available   
Upright/Erect   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
100.00 cm   
99+
Not Available   

Minimum Width
2.54 cm   
99+
Not Available   

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Not Available   
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Green, Tan, Brown   

Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available   
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy   

Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available   
Light Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available   
Several shades of Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green   
Light Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Long Linear   
Elliptic   

Thorns
Not Available   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Not Available   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Not Available   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Not Available   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Not Available   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Not Available   
Average   

Bloom Time
Not Available   
Indeterminate   

Repeat Bloomer
Not Available   
Yes   

Tolerances
Drought   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot   
Container, Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Seedlings   
From bulbs, Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply   
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
  
  

Soil pH
Not Available   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Not Available   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available   
Average   

Sun Exposure
Not Available   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads   
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves   

Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K, fertilize in fall, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch   
Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Yes   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Not Available   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Not Available   
No   

Edible Fruit
Not Available   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Not Available   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
Not Available   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
Not Available   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available   
No   

Showy Foliage
Not Available   
Yes   

Showy Bark
Not Available   
No   

Foliage Texture
Not Available   
Bold   

Foliage Sheen
Not Available   
Not Available   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
Not Available   
No   

Attracts
Butterflies   
Butterflies, Insects   

Allergy
Scratches, Skin cuts   
Not Available   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes   
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Not Available   
Diuretic   

Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves   
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds   

Other Uses
Cordage, ropes, Fibre   
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry   

Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant   
Yes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Not Available   
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
BROMELIA pinguin   
CANNA   

Common Name
Heart-of-Flame, Maya, Pinuela   
Canna, Canna Lily   

In Hindi
bromelia pinguin plant   
भंग लिली   

In German
Bromelia Pinguin -Anlage   
Canna Lilie   

In French
plante Bromelia Pinguin   
Canna   

In Spanish
planta Bromelia Pinguin   
Canna lirio   

In Greek
φυτό Bromelia Pinguin   
Canna κρίνος   

In Portuguese
planta Caraguatá   
Canna   

In Polish
Bromelia Pinguin roślin   
Canna lilia   

In Latin
Commelina pinguin herba   
Canna lilium   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Embryophyta   

Class
Liliopsida   
Liliopsida   

Order
Bromeliales   
Zingiberales   

Family
Bromeliaceae   
Cannaceae   

Genus
Bromelia   
Canna   

Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots   
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Bromelioideae   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
19   
99+

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Properties of Bromelia Pinguin and Canna

Wondering what are the properties of Bromelia Pinguin and Canna? We provide you with everything About Bromelia Pinguin and Canna. Bromelia Pinguin doesn't have thorns and Canna doesn't have thorns. Also Bromelia Pinguin does not have fragrant flowers. Bromelia Pinguin has allergic reactions like Scratches and Skin cuts and Canna has allergic reactions like Scratches and Skin cuts. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Bromelia Pinguin and Canna and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Bromelia Pinguin and Canna

Season and care of Bromelia Pinguin and Canna is important to know. While considering everything about Bromelia Pinguin and Canna Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bromelia Pinguin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Canna season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bromelia Pinguin is Not Available and for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bromelia Pinguin is Not Available and for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Bromelia Pinguin and Canna Physical Information

Bromelia Pinguin and Canna physical information is very important for comparison. Bromelia Pinguin height is 100.00 cm and width 2.54 cm whereas Canna height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Bromelia Pinguin and Canna are as follows:

Care of Bromelia Pinguin and Canna

Care of Bromelia Pinguin and Canna include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bromelia Pinguin pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Canna pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bromelia Pinguin 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.

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