Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Mexico
Types
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
8-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Brown
Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Globe shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Does not require lot of watering, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when soil is dry
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars, Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red spider mite, Rodent, Root rot, Scale, Slugs, Snails, Thripes, Viruses, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
Aphids, Birds, Rodents
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Nourishes scalp, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
Antioxidants, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Hangover
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Biomass for fuel, Employed in herbal medicine, Fine spines and trichomes are used as fiber for weaving, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
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
Container, Feature Plant, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CANNA
OPUNTIA ficus-indica
Common Name
Canna, Canna Lily
Indian fig opuntia, Barbary fig, cactus pear, spineless cactus
In Hindi
भंग लिली
Opuntia ficus-indica
In German
Canna Lilie
Opuntia ficus-indica
In French
Canna
Opuntia ficus-indica
In Spanish
Canna lirio
Opuntia ficus-indica
In Greek
Canna κρίνος
Φραγκοσυκιά
In Portuguese
Canna
Opuntia ficus-indica
In Polish
Canna lilia
Opuntia ficus-indica
In Latin
Canna lilium
Opuntia ficus-indica
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cannaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Opuntieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Opuntioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Canna and Barbary Fig
Season and care of Canna and Barbary Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Canna and Barbary Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Canna season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Barbary Fig season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Barbary Fig is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Barbary Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Canna and Barbary Fig Physical Information
Canna and Barbary Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Canna height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Barbary Fig height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Canna and Barbary Fig 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
Barbary Fig flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Barbary Fig leaf color: Green
Care of Canna and Barbary Fig
Care of Canna and Barbary Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Canna pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Barbary Fig pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally and Remove dead leaves. In summer Canna needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Barbary Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.