Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Australia
Types
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Crimson, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Brown
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
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Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CANNA
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
Common Name
Canna, Canna Lily
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
In Hindi
भंग लिली
बोतल ट्री
In German
Canna Lilie
Flaschenbaum
In French
Canna
Bouteille Arbre
In Spanish
Canna lirio
Árbol de la botella
In Greek
Canna κρίνος
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Canna
Bottle Tree
In Polish
Canna lilia
Butelka Drzewo
In Latin
Canna lilium
Utrem ligno
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Malvales
Family
Cannaceae
Sterculiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Sterculioideae
Season and Care of Canna and Bottle Tree
Season and care of Canna and Bottle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Canna and Bottle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Canna season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bottle Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Canna and Bottle Tree Physical Information
Canna and Bottle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Canna height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm. The color specification of Canna and Bottle Tree 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
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
- Bottle Tree leaf color:
Care of Canna and Bottle Tree
Care of Canna and Bottle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Canna pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Bottle Tree pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Canna needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.