Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Vegetable
Origin
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
Habanero, sweet and chilli paper, Jalapeno, Cayenne pepper
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Warm and moist climatic conditions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Pale Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
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
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering, Water frequently while growing
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
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
Beetles, Cutworms, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
Beetles, Bugs, Cutworms, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Eczema, gastro-intestinal problems, Mouth itching, Nose Irritation, Oral Allergy, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Tingly mouth
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Low calories, Soothing and relieving pain, ß-carotene, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Condiment
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CANNA
CAPSICUM annuum 'Better Belle Hybrid Improved'( Grossum Group)
Common Name
Canna, Canna Lily
Bell Pepper, Sweet Pepper
In Hindi
भंग लिली
Shimla mirch
In German
Canna Lilie
Paprika
In Spanish
Canna lirio
Capsicum
In Greek
Canna κρίνος
γλυκό πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Canna
Capsicum
In Polish
Canna lilia
Papryka
In Latin
Canna lilium
Capsicum
Phylum
Embryophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Solanales
Family
Cannaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Capsiceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Canna and Sweet Pepper
Season and care of Canna and Sweet Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Canna and Sweet Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Canna season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweet Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Pepper is Neutral.
Canna and Sweet Pepper Physical Information
Canna and Sweet Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Canna height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Sweet Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Canna and Sweet Pepper 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
Sweet Pepper flower color: White
- Sweet Pepper leaf color: Pale Green
Care of Canna and Sweet Pepper
Care of Canna and Sweet Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Canna pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Pepper 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 Sweet Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.