Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Fruit
Origin
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Farms, Warmer regions
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, Red, Purple
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
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 Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season, Water every two or three days during warmer months
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Requires little pruning, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Acidic Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Scale, Whiteflies
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
no allergic reactions
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
Not Available
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
Cosmetics, Culinary use
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
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CANNA
CITRUS sinensis 'Valencia'
Common Name
Canna, Canna Lily
Orange, Valencia Orange
In Hindi
भंग लिली
वालेंसिया ऑरेंज
In German
Canna Lilie
Valencia-orange
In French
Canna
orange de Valence
In Spanish
Canna lirio
Naranja Valencia
In Greek
Canna κρίνος
Valencia Orange
In Portuguese
Canna
Valencia Laranja
In Polish
Canna lilia
Valencia Pomarańczowy
In Latin
Canna lilium
Aliquam Valencia
Phylum
Embryophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Sapindales
Family
Cannaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aurantioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Canna and Valencia Orange
Season and care of Canna and Valencia Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Canna and Valencia Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Canna season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Valencia Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Valencia Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Valencia Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Canna and Valencia Orange Physical Information
Canna and Valencia Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Canna height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Valencia Orange height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Canna and Valencia Orange 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
Valencia Orange flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Valencia Orange leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Canna and Valencia Orange
Care of Canna and Valencia Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Canna pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Valencia Orange pruning is done Requires little pruning and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Canna needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Valencia Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.