Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
China, Korea
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not available
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Terrestrial
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Carminative, Febrifuge, Tonic
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ILEX cornuta
CANNA
Common Name
Chinese Holly, Horned Holly
Canna, Canna Lily
In Hindi
Chinese Holly
भंग लिली
In German
Chinesische Stechpalme
Canna Lilie
In French
Chinese Holly
Canna
In Spanish
Chinese Holly
Canna lirio
In Greek
Chinese Holly
Canna κρίνος
In Portuguese
Chinese Holly
Canna
In Polish
Chinese Holly
Canna lilia
In Latin
Chinese Holly
Canna lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Zingiberales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Cannaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Chinese Holly and Canna
Season and care of Chinese Holly and Canna is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese Holly and Canna Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Canna season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chinese Holly is Loam and for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chinese Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chinese Holly and Canna Physical Information
Chinese Holly and Canna physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Holly height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Canna height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Chinese Holly and Canna are as follows:
Chinese Holly flower color: White
Chinese Holly leaf color: Dark 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 Chinese Holly and Canna
Care of Chinese Holly and Canna include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinese Holly 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 Chinese Holly 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.
