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About Guzmania and Canna


About Canna and Guzmania


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Tender Perennial   
Bulb or Corm or Tuber   

Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America   
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America   

Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia   
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea   

Number of Varieties
120   
37
411   
19

Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils   
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions   

USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available   
8-11   

AHS Heat Zone
Not Available   
12-1   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
21,22   

Habit
Not Available   
Upright/Erect   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
50.00 cm   
99+
Not Available   

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Red   
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Green, Tan, Brown   

Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Not Available   
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy   

Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available   
Light Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available   
Several shades of Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green   
Light Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Linear   
Elliptic   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Indirect sunlight   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Loamy   
Average   

Bloom Time
Late Autumn   
Indeterminate   

Repeat Bloomer
Not Available   
Yes   

Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container   
Container, Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting   
From bulbs, Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Do Not over 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
  
  

Soil pH
Slightly Acidic   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Average   

Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves   
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch   
Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Not Available   
No   

Edible Fruit
Not Available   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
Not Available   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Coarse   
Bold   

Foliage Sheen
Not Available   
Not Available   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
Not Available   
No   

Attracts
Flying insects, Moths   
Butterflies, Insects   

Allergy
Rash, Throat itching   
Not Available   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes   
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Sometimes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative   
Diuretic   

Part of Plant Used
Leaves   
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds   

Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo   
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
Not Available   
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
GUZMANIA   
CANNA   

Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad   
Canna, Canna Lily   

In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata   
भंग लिली   

In German
Guzmania lingulata   
Canna Lilie   

In French
Guzmania lingulata   
Canna   

In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata   
Canna lirio   

In Greek
Guzmania lingulata   
Canna κρίνος   

In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata   
Canna   

In Polish
Guzmania lingulata   
Canna lilia   

In Latin
Guzmania lingulata   
Canna lilium   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Angiosperms   
Embryophyta   

Class
Liliopsida   
Liliopsida   

Order
Poales   
Zingiberales   

Family
Bromeliaceae   
Cannaceae   

Genus
Guzmania   
Canna   

Clade
Commelinids   
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.   
Not Available   

Number of Species
6   
99+
19   
99+

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Properties of Guzmania and Canna

Wondering what are the properties of Guzmania and Canna? We provide you with everything About Guzmania and Canna. Guzmania doesn't have thorns and Canna doesn't have thorns. Also Guzmania does not have fragrant flowers. Guzmania has allergic reactions like Rash and Throat itching and Canna has allergic reactions like Rash and Throat itching. 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 Guzmania and Canna and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Guzmania and Canna

Season and care of Guzmania and Canna is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Canna Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Canna season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Guzmania and Canna Physical Information

Guzmania and Canna physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Canna height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Guzmania and Canna are as follows:

Care of Guzmania and Canna

Care of Guzmania and Canna include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Canna pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Guzmania 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.

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