Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Types
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Brown, Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CANNA
Tamarindus indica
Common Name
Canna, Canna Lily
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
In Hindi
भंग लिली
इमली का पेड़
In German
Canna Lilie
Tamarinde
In French
Canna
tamarinier
In Spanish
Canna lirio
tamarindo
In Greek
Canna κρίνος
δέντρο Tamarind
In Portuguese
Canna
tamarindo
In Polish
Canna lilia
drzewo tamaryndowca
In Latin
Canna lilium
tamarind ligno
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Fabales
Family
Cannaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Detarieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Canna and Tamarind tree
Season and care of Canna and Tamarind tree is important to know. While considering everything about Canna and Tamarind tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Canna season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tamarind tree is Acidic.
Canna and Tamarind tree Physical Information
Canna and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Canna height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Canna and Tamarind tree 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
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
- Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Care of Canna and Tamarind tree
Care of Canna and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Canna pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Tamarind tree 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 Tamarind tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.