Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Hybrid origin, South Africa
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
8-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Purple, Purple
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Root rot, Spider mites, Stem rot, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Air freshner, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., useful as a ground cover
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
OSTEOSPERMUM 'Aksullo'
CANNA
Common Name
African daisy, Blue-eyed daisy
Canna, Canna Lily
In Hindi
Cape Daisy
भंग लिली
In German
Cape Daisy
Canna Lilie
In French
Cape Daisy
Canna
In Spanish
Margarita del Cabo
Canna lirio
In Greek
Cape Daisy
Canna κρίνος
In Portuguese
Cape Daisy
Canna
In Polish
Cape Daisy
Canna lilia
In Latin
Cape Daisy
Canna lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Zingiberales
Family
Asteraceae
Cannaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Calenduleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Cape Daisy and Canna
Season and care of Cape Daisy and Canna is important to know. While considering everything about Cape Daisy and Canna Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cape Daisy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Canna season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cape Daisy is Loam and for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cape Daisy is Neutral and for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cape Daisy and Canna Physical Information
Cape Daisy and Canna physical information is very important for comparison. Cape Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Canna height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Cape Daisy and Canna are as follows:
Cape Daisy flower color: Light Purple and Purple
Cape Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Canna flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose and Salmon
- Canna leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Cape Daisy and Canna
Care of Cape Daisy and Canna include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cape Daisy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Canna pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cape Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Canna needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.