Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
India, Southeast Asia
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Habit
Spreading
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
Brown
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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, 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
Not Available
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
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
Not Available
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Scale, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Found
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, 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
Antipyretic, Astringent, Cough, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Scabies, Ulcers
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy 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
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Tabernaemontana Divaricata
CANNA
Common Name
Crepe Jasmine
Canna, Canna Lily
In Hindi
Tabernaemontana
भंग लिली
In German
Tabernaemontana
Canna Lilie
In French
Tabernaemontana
Canna
In Spanish
Tabernaemontana
Canna lirio
In Greek
Tabernaemontana
Canna κρίνος
In Portuguese
Tabernaemontana
Canna
In Polish
Tabernaemontana
Canna lilia
In Latin
Tabernaemontana
Canna lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Zingiberales
Family
Apocynaceae
Cannaceae
Genus
Tabernaemontana
Canna
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Crape Jasmine and Canna
Season and care of Crape Jasmine and Canna is important to know. While considering everything about Crape Jasmine and Canna Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Canna season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crape Jasmine is Loam, Sand and for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral and for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Crape Jasmine and Canna Physical Information
Crape Jasmine and Canna physical information is very important for comparison. Crape Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Canna height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Crape Jasmine and Canna are as follows:
Crape Jasmine flower color: White
Crape Jasmine 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 Crape Jasmine and Canna
Care of Crape Jasmine and Canna include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crape Jasmine pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Canna pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Crape Jasmine 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.