Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
South America, Brazil
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Cattleya orchid, Cattleya bicolor
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical rainforest
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
8-11
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, Magenta, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water when soil is dry
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
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, 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
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Runny nose
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CATTLEYA amethystoglossa
CANNA
Common Name
Cattleya, Corsage Orchid
Canna, Canna Lily
In Hindi
Not Available
भंग लिली
In German
Cattleya
Canna Lilie
In Spanish
Cattleya
Canna lirio
In Greek
Cattleya
Canna κρίνος
In Portuguese
Cattleya
Canna
In Polish
Cattleya
Canna lilia
In Latin
Oncidium
Canna lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Zingiberales
Family
Orchidaceae
Cannaceae
Genus
Chrysobalanus
Canna
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Cattleya and Canna
Season and care of Cattleya and Canna is important to know. While considering everything about Cattleya and Canna Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cattleya season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Canna season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cattleya is Not Available and for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cattleya is Not Available and for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cattleya and Canna Physical Information
Cattleya and Canna physical information is very important for comparison. Cattleya height is 61.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Canna height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Cattleya and Canna are as follows:
Cattleya flower color: Pink, Magenta, Lavender and Blue Violet
Cattleya leaf color: 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 Cattleya and Canna
Care of Cattleya and Canna include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cattleya pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Canna pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cattleya 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.