Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Houseplant
Origin
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Australia
Types
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Dry areas, Temperate Regions, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 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
Red, Green
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
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Tissue culture
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
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Eye irritation, 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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Buds, Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Cut Flowers
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, Cutflower, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CANNA
ANIGOZANTHOS manglesii
Common Name
Canna, Canna Lily
Mangles' Kangaroo Paw, Red and Green Kangaroo Paw
In Hindi
भंग लिली
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
In German
Canna Lilie
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
In French
Canna
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
In Spanish
Canna lirio
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
In Greek
Canna κρίνος
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
In Portuguese
Canna
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
In Polish
Canna lilia
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
In Latin
Canna lilium
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
Phylum
Embryophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Order
Zingiberales
Commelinales
Family
Cannaceae
Haemodoraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Conostyloideae
Season and Care of Canna and Mangles kangaroo paw
Season and care of Canna and Mangles kangaroo paw is important to know. While considering everything about Canna and Mangles kangaroo paw Care, growing season is an essential factor. Canna season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mangles kangaroo paw season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mangles kangaroo paw is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mangles kangaroo paw is Acidic, Neutral.
Canna and Mangles kangaroo paw Physical Information
Canna and Mangles kangaroo paw physical information is very important for comparison. Canna height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Mangles kangaroo paw height is 30.00 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Canna and Mangles kangaroo paw 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
Mangles kangaroo paw flower color: Red and Green
- Mangles kangaroo paw leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Canna and Mangles kangaroo paw
Care of Canna and Mangles kangaroo paw include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Canna pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Mangles kangaroo paw pruning is done 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 Mangles kangaroo paw needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
