Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southern Africa
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Gasteria brachyphylla, Gasteria rawlinsonii
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
Habitat
Deciduous forests, River side, rocky banks of streams
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
13, 16, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Coral
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Tongue shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Less 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
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fusarium root rot, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Ants, Flies
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Irritation to intestines, Skin rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Good for the Scalp
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Blood disorders, Laxative
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Shampoo, Oil is used in mosquito repellents
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
GASTERIA
CANNA
Common Name
Gasteria
Canna, Canna Lily
In Hindi
Gasteria
भंग लिली
In German
Gasteria
Canna Lilie
In Spanish
Gasteria
Canna lirio
In Greek
Gasteria
Canna κρίνος
In Portuguese
Gasteria
Canna
In Polish
Gasteria
Canna lilia
In Latin
Gasteria
Canna lilium
Phylum
Not Available
Embryophyta
Class
Monocots
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Zingiberales
Family
Aloaceae
Cannaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Gasteria and Canna
Season and care of Gasteria and Canna is important to know. While considering everything about Gasteria and Canna Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gasteria season is Spring and Canna season is Spring. The type of soil for Gasteria is Loam, Sand and for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gasteria is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gasteria and Canna Physical Information
Gasteria and Canna physical information is very important for comparison. Gasteria height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Canna height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Gasteria and Canna are as follows:
Gasteria flower color: Coral
Gasteria leaf color: Green and 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 Gasteria and Canna
Care of Gasteria and Canna include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gasteria pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Canna pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Gasteria needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Canna needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.