Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Hybrid origin
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
along watercourse
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-11
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
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, Yellow green, Bronze
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Disc shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep immersed in water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Moderate
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Average
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Frost, Full Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Insects, Moths, Snakes
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Not Available
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Very little waste
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
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
VICTORIA 'Longwood Hybrid'
CANNA
Common Name
Giant Waterlily, Longwood Hybrid Giant Waterlily
Canna, Canna Lily
In Hindi
पानी लिली
भंग लिली
In German
Riesen- Seerose
Canna Lilie
In French
géant nénuphar
Canna
In Spanish
lirio de agua
Canna lirio
In Greek
νούφαρο
Canna κρίνος
In Portuguese
waterlily
Canna
In Polish
Lilia wodna
Canna lilia
In Latin
ingens aqua lilium,
Canna lilium
Phylum
Angiosperms
Embryophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Zingiberales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Cannaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Giant Waterlily and Canna
Wondering what are the properties of Giant Waterlily and Canna? We provide you with everything About Giant Waterlily and Canna. Giant Waterlily has thorns and Canna doesn't have thorns. Also Giant Waterlily does not have fragrant flowers. Giant Waterlily has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Canna has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Giant Waterlily and Canna and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Giant Waterlily and Canna
Season and care of Giant Waterlily and Canna is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Waterlily and Canna Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Waterlily season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Canna season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Waterlily is Clay, Loam and for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Waterlily is Acidic, Neutral and for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Waterlily and Canna Physical Information
Giant Waterlily and Canna physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Waterlily height is 510.00 cm and width 37.00 cm whereas Canna height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Giant Waterlily and Canna are as follows:
Giant Waterlily flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Giant Waterlily leaf color: Green, Yellow green and Bronze
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 Waterlily and Canna
Care of Giant Waterlily and Canna include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Waterlily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Canna pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Giant Waterlily needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Canna needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.