Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
China
Types
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
8-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Brown
Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Do Not over Water, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize after blooming period, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
Diabetes, Nutrients, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CANNA
DAPHNE acutiloba
Common Name
Canna, Canna Lily
Daphne plant
In Hindi
भंग लिली
डाफ्ने संयंत्र
In German
Canna Lilie
Daphne Pflanzen
In French
Canna
plante Daphne
In Spanish
Canna lirio
planta de Daphne
In Greek
Canna κρίνος
Δάφνη φυτών
In Portuguese
Canna
Daphne planta
In Polish
Canna lilia
Daphne roślin
In Latin
Canna lilium
Daphne plant
Phylum
Embryophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Malvales
Family
Cannaceae
Thymelaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Canna and Daphne
Season and care of Canna and Daphne is important to know. While considering everything about Canna and Daphne Care, growing season is an essential factor. Canna season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Daphne season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Daphne is Loam while the PH of soil for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Daphne is Neutral.
Canna and Daphne Physical Information
Canna and Daphne physical information is very important for comparison. Canna height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Daphne height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Canna and Daphne 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
Daphne flower color: White
- Daphne leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Canna and Daphne
Care of Canna and Daphne include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Canna pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Daphne pruning is done Prune in early spring, 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 Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.