Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
Coniferous Tree
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
6-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Brown
Brown, Sandy Brown
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
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Littleleaf disease
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
Emetic, Laxative, tuberculosis, Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Inner Bark, Wood
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Used for making green dye, Vanillin flavouring is obtained as a by-product
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
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Botanical Name
CANNA
PINUS echinata
Common Name
Canna, Canna Lily
Shortleaf Pine
In Hindi
भंग लिली
Shortleaf Pine
In German
Canna Lilie
Shortleaf Pine
In French
Canna
Shortleaf Pine
In Spanish
Canna lirio
Shortleaf pino
In Greek
Canna κρίνος
Shortleaf Pine
In Portuguese
Canna
Shortleaf Pine
In Polish
Canna lilia
Shortleaf Pine
In Latin
Canna lilium
Pinus Shortleaf
Phylum
Embryophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Pinales
Family
Cannaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Season and Care of Canna and Shortleaf Pine
Season and care of Canna and Shortleaf Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Canna and Shortleaf Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Canna season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Shortleaf Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Shortleaf Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Shortleaf Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Canna and Shortleaf Pine Physical Information
Canna and Shortleaf Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Canna height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Shortleaf Pine height is 1,830.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Canna and Shortleaf Pine 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
Shortleaf Pine flower color:
- Shortleaf Pine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Canna and Shortleaf Pine
Care of Canna and Shortleaf Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Canna pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Shortleaf Pine 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 Shortleaf Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.