Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
South America
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
-
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
Habitat
Homesteads, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Woodlands
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Burgundy
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Burgundy
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Rhizome division
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Moist but well drained, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
-
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
Houseplant, Informal Garden
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Bromeliad
CANNA
Common Name
Bromeliad
Canna, Canna Lily
In Hindi
Bromeliad
भंग लिली
In German
Bromeliad
Canna Lilie
In French
Bromeliad
Canna
In Spanish
Bromeliad
Canna lirio
In Greek
Bromeliad
Canna κρίνος
In Portuguese
Bromeliad
Canna
In Polish
Bromeliad
Canna lilia
In Latin
Bromeliad
Canna lilium
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Zingiberales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Cannaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Bromeliad and Canna
Season and care of Bromeliad and Canna is important to know. While considering everything about Bromeliad and Canna Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bromeliad season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Canna season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bromeliad is Sand and for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bromeliad is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bromeliad and Canna Physical Information
Bromeliad and Canna physical information is very important for comparison. Bromeliad height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Canna height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Bromeliad and Canna are as follows:
Bromeliad flower color: White and Red
Bromeliad leaf color: Light Green and Burgundy
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 Bromeliad and Canna
Care of Bromeliad and Canna include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bromeliad pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Canna pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bromeliad 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.