Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
Habitat
Lowland, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
8-11
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
Gold, Burgundy, Dark Red
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink, Copper
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Dark Green, Copper
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Ammonia sulphate, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Borers, Insects, Phytophthora, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Asthma, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, High cholestrol, Wounds
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
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
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
THEOBROMA cacao
CANNA
Common Name
Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa
Canna, Canna Lily
In Hindi
कोको संयंत्र
भंग लिली
In German
Kakaopflanze
Canna Lilie
In French
usine de cacao
Canna
In Spanish
planta del cacao
Canna lirio
In Greek
φυτό του κακάο
Canna κρίνος
In Portuguese
planta do cacau
Canna
In Polish
Kakao roślin
Canna lilia
In Latin
Cocos herba
Canna lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malvales
Zingiberales
Family
Sterculiaceae
Cannaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Theobromeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Byttneroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Cocoa Plant and Canna
Season and care of Cocoa Plant and Canna is important to know. While considering everything about Cocoa Plant and Canna Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cocoa Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Canna season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cocoa Plant is Loam, Sand and for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cocoa Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cocoa Plant and Canna Physical Information
Cocoa Plant and Canna physical information is very important for comparison. Cocoa Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Canna height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Cocoa Plant and Canna are as follows:
Cocoa Plant flower color: White
Cocoa Plant leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Pink and Copper
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 Cocoa Plant and Canna
Care of Cocoa Plant and Canna include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cocoa Plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Canna pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cocoa Plant 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.