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