Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Herbs
Origin
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Southern India
Types
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
Herpestis monniera
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
-9999
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Brown
-
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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Dry Mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
Bronchitis, constipation, Cough, Digestive disorders, Fever, Fights Depression, Improving mental health, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Culinary use, For making oil for cosmetics
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, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CANNA
Bacopa monnieri
Common Name
Canna, Canna Lily
brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace, Indian pennywort
In Hindi
भंग लिली
ब्राह्मी
In German
Canna Lilie
Kleine Fettblatt
In French
Canna
Bacopa monnieri
In Spanish
Canna lirio
bacopa, hisopo de agua, brahmi and lágrima de bebé
In Greek
Canna κρίνος
Brahmi
In Portuguese
Canna
Brahmi
In Polish
Canna lilia
brahmi
In Latin
Canna lilium
Brahmi
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Scrophulariales
Family
Cannaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Canna and Brahmi
Season and care of Canna and Brahmi is important to know. While considering everything about Canna and Brahmi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Canna season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Brahmi season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Brahmi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Brahmi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Canna and Brahmi Physical Information
Canna and Brahmi physical information is very important for comparison. Canna height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Brahmi height is 60.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Canna and Brahmi 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
Brahmi flower color: Yellow
- Brahmi leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Canna and Brahmi
Care of Canna and Brahmi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Canna pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Brahmi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Canna needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brahmi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.