Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China, Japan, Melanesia
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
8-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Violet, Ivory
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
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
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between 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
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Borders
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
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ERIA merrillii
CANNA
Common Name
Eria, Orchid
Canna, Canna Lily
In German
Eria
Canna Lilie
In Spanish
Eria
Canna lirio
In Greek
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Canna κρίνος
In Polish
Eria
Canna lilia
In Latin
Pinalia
Canna lilium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Zingiberales
Family
Orchidaceae
Cannaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Podochileae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Eria and Canna
Season and care of Eria and Canna is important to know. While considering everything about Eria and Canna Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eria season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Canna season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Eria is Not Available and for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eria is Not Available and for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eria and Canna Physical Information
Eria and Canna physical information is very important for comparison. Eria height is 25.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Canna height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Eria and Canna are as follows:
Eria flower color: White, Light Yellow, Violet and Ivory
Eria leaf color: Green and Light 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 Eria and Canna
Care of Eria and Canna include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eria 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 Eria 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.