Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Fern
Origin
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
China, Japan
Types
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Forest margins, Roadsides, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
7-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Brown
Not Available
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, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Divison, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
Blood disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Buds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Culinary use
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
Cutflower, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CANNA
ARACHNIODES simplicior
Common Name
Canna, Canna Lily
Indian holly fern
In Hindi
भंग लिली
भारतीय होली फर्न
In German
Canna Lilie
Indische Stechpalme Fern
In French
Canna
houx indienne Fern
In Spanish
Canna lirio
India acebo helecho
In Greek
Canna κρίνος
Ινδική ιερά Fern
In Portuguese
Canna
Indiana holly Fern
In Polish
Canna lilia
Indyjski Holly Fern
In Latin
Canna lilium
Latin Fern
Phylum
Embryophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pteridopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Dryopteridales
Family
Cannaceae
Dryopteridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Canna and Indian Holly Fern
Season and care of Canna and Indian Holly Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Canna and Indian Holly Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Canna season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Indian Holly Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Indian Holly Fern is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Indian Holly Fern is Neutral.
Canna and Indian Holly Fern Physical Information
Canna and Indian Holly Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Canna height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Indian Holly Fern height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Canna and Indian Holly Fern 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
Indian Holly Fern flower color: Not Available
- Indian Holly Fern leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Canna and Indian Holly Fern
Care of Canna and Indian Holly Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Canna pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Indian Holly Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Canna needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Holly Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.