Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Eastern Africa, Middle Africa
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, Open areas, Suburban areas, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Green, Tan
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
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
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood log is used in making fences
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, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
AFROCARPUS gracilior
CANNA
Common Name
East African Yellowwood, Fern Pine
Canna, Canna Lily
In Hindi
फर्न पाइन
भंग लिली
In German
Fern Pinien
Canna Lilie
In Spanish
pino helecho
Canna lirio
In Greek
Fern πεύκο
Canna κρίνος
In Portuguese
pinho Fern
Canna
In Polish
Fern sosna
Canna lilia
In Latin
Fern pinus
Canna lilium
Phylum
Not Available
Embryophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Pinales
Zingiberales
Family
Podocarpaceae
Cannaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Fern Pine and Canna
Season and care of Fern Pine and Canna is important to know. While considering everything about Fern Pine and Canna Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fern Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Canna season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fern Pine is Clay, Loam and for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fern Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Fern Pine and Canna Physical Information
Fern Pine and Canna physical information is very important for comparison. Fern Pine height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Canna height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Fern Pine and Canna are as follows:
Fern Pine flower color: Light Green and Tan
Fern Pine leaf color: Green and Blue 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 Fern Pine and Canna
Care of Fern Pine and Canna include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fern Pine 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 Fern Pine 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.