Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Perennial
Origin
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
gardens, Hardwood forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Brown
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Butterfly shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
Bees, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
Cancer, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
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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
Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
CANNA
JEFFERSONIA diphylla
Common Name
Canna, Canna Lily
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In Hindi
भंग लिली
Twinleaf
In German
Canna Lilie
Twinleaf
In Spanish
Canna lirio
Twinleaf
In Greek
Canna κρίνος
Twinleaf
In Portuguese
Canna
Twinleaf
In Polish
Canna lilia
Twinleaf
In Latin
Canna lilium
Twinleaf
Phylum
Embryophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Ranunculales
Family
Cannaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Canna and Twinleaf
Season and care of Canna and Twinleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Canna and Twinleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Canna season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Twinleaf season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Twinleaf is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Twinleaf is Neutral, Alkaline.
Canna and Twinleaf Physical Information
Canna and Twinleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Canna height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Canna and Twinleaf 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
Twinleaf flower color: White
- Twinleaf leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Canna and Twinleaf
Care of Canna and Twinleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Canna pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Twinleaf pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Canna needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Twinleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.