Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
California
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Blue Iceberg, Cannibal, Muller
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Not Available
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Awl-Shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires large amount of water
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, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
prune to control shape
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Chickarees, Sapsuckers, White-headed woodpeckers
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, 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
Wood
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for making fence posts, Used to make wood shingles
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
SEQUOIADENDRON giganteum
CANNA
Common Name
Giant Sequoia
Canna, Canna Lily
In Hindi
Giant Sequoia
भंग लिली
In German
Giant Sequoia
Canna Lilie
In French
Séquoia géant
Canna
In Spanish
Secoya gigante
Canna lirio
In Greek
Giant Sequoia
Canna κρίνος
In Portuguese
Sequoia gigante
Canna
In Polish
Giant Sequoia
Canna lilia
In Latin
Giant Sequoia
Canna lilium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Pinales
Zingiberales
Family
Cupressaceae
Cannaceae
Genus
Sequoiadendron
Canna
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Senecioneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Sequoioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Giant Sequoia and Canna
Season and care of Giant Sequoia and Canna is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Sequoia and Canna Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Sequoia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Canna season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Sequoia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Sequoia is Acidic, Neutral and for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Sequoia and Canna Physical Information
Giant Sequoia and Canna physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Sequoia height is 2,440.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Canna height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Giant Sequoia and Canna are as follows:
Giant Sequoia flower color: Not Available
Giant Sequoia leaf color: Gray 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 Giant Sequoia and Canna
Care of Giant Sequoia and Canna include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Sequoia pruning is done prune to control shape and Canna pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Giant Sequoia 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.