Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Fruit
Origin
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Hybrid origin
Types
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
Minneola, Nova, Orlando
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Hillside, Low Elevation
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 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
Orange, Orange Red
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
reseeds
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
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, Alkaline
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
Abdominal Disease, Digestion problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Added to salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CANNA
CITRUS x tangelo
Common Name
Canna, Canna Lily
Tangelo
In Hindi
भंग लिली
Tangelo
In German
Canna Lilie
Minneola (Zitrusfrucht)
In Spanish
Canna lirio
Tangelo
In Greek
Canna κρίνος
Tangelo
In Portuguese
Canna
fruta cítrica formada pelo cruzamento de pomelo e tangerina
In Polish
Canna lilia
Tangelo
In Latin
Canna lilium
Tangelo
Phylum
Embryophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Sapindales
Family
Cannaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Aurantioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Canna and Tangelo
Season and care of Canna and Tangelo is important to know. While considering everything about Canna and Tangelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Canna season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tangelo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tangelo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tangelo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Canna and Tangelo Physical Information
Canna and Tangelo physical information is very important for comparison. Canna height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Tangelo height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Canna and Tangelo 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
Tangelo flower color: White
- Tangelo leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Canna and Tangelo
Care of Canna and Tangelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Canna pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Tangelo 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 Tangelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.