Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Mediterranean
Types
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
California bay leaf, Indian bay leaf or malabathrum, Indonesian bay leaf
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Forest edges, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
8-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Brown
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
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 in summer, Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
anti-allergy, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Headache, Muscle Pain, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food
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, Foundation, Hedges, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CANNA
LAURUS nobilis
Common Name
Canna, Canna Lily
Bay Laurel, Sweet Bay
In Hindi
भंग लिली
bay laurel
In German
Canna Lilie
Lorbeer
In Spanish
Canna lirio
laurel
In Greek
Canna κρίνος
δάφνη
In Portuguese
Canna
louro
In Polish
Canna lilia
wawrzynu
In Latin
Canna lilium
sinus laurus
Phylum
Embryophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Order
Zingiberales
Laurales
Family
Cannaceae
Lauraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Canna and Bay Laurel
Season and care of Canna and Bay Laurel is important to know. While considering everything about Canna and Bay Laurel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Canna season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bay Laurel season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bay Laurel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bay Laurel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Canna and Bay Laurel Physical Information
Canna and Bay Laurel physical information is very important for comparison. Canna height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Bay Laurel height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Canna and Bay Laurel 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
Bay Laurel flower color: Yellow green
- Bay Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Canna and Bay Laurel
Care of Canna and Bay Laurel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Canna pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Bay Laurel pruning is done Prune in summer, Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Canna needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bay Laurel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.