Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not available
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
Habitat
By seashore, Caribbean, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
21,22
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
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Red, Violet
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
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, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Never Over-water, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged 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
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Gallbladder Diseases, Kidney problems
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as a dye, 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, Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CHRYSOBALANUS icaco
CANNA
Common Name
Paradise Plum
Canna, Canna Lily
In Hindi
कोको बेर
भंग लिली
In German
coco Plum
Canna Lilie
In French
Coco Plum
Canna
In Spanish
Coco Plum
Canna lirio
In Greek
Coco δαμάσκηνο
Canna κρίνος
In Portuguese
Coco Plum
Canna
In Polish
coco plum
Canna lilia
In Latin
coco plum
Canna lilium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Zingiberales
Family
Chrysobalanaceae
Cannaceae
Genus
Chrysobalanus
Canna
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Coco Plum and Canna
Season and care of Coco Plum and Canna is important to know. While considering everything about Coco Plum and Canna Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coco Plum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Canna season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Coco Plum is Loam, Sand and for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coco Plum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Coco Plum and Canna Physical Information
Coco Plum and Canna physical information is very important for comparison. Coco Plum height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Canna height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Coco Plum and Canna are as follows:
Coco Plum flower color: White
Coco Plum leaf color: Red and 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 Coco Plum and Canna
Care of Coco Plum and Canna include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coco Plum pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches and Remove damaged leaves and Canna pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Coco Plum 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.