Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit, Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Not Available
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forests, gardens, Hill prairies, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woodlands
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
Bushy, Evergreen
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Green, Lime Green
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
High Potash Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Moth
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Caterpillar
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair, Provides herbal hair care, Speed hair growth
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Diabetes, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Obesity, Vitamin C
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
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
Cottage garden
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Phyllanthus emblica
CANNA
Common Name
Indian Gooseberry, Amla , Awala
Canna, Canna Lily
In German
Stachelbeere
Canna Lilie
In French
Groseille à maquereau
Canna
In Spanish
Grosella
Canna lirio
In Greek
Φραγκοστάφυλλο
Canna κρίνος
In Portuguese
Groselha
Canna
In Polish
Agrest
Canna lilia
In Latin
hominem
Canna lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Zingiberales
Family
Phyllanthaceae
Cannaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Phyllantheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Indian Gooseberry and Canna
Season and care of Indian Gooseberry and Canna is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Gooseberry and Canna Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Gooseberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Canna season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Gooseberry is Loam, Sand and for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Gooseberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Indian Gooseberry and Canna Physical Information
Indian Gooseberry and Canna physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Gooseberry height is 800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm whereas Canna height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Indian Gooseberry and Canna are as follows:
Indian Gooseberry flower color: Light Green, Lime Green
Indian Gooseberry leaf color: Yellow, Green and 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 Indian Gooseberry and Canna
Care of Indian Gooseberry and Canna include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Gooseberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season and Remove deadheads and Canna pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Indian Gooseberry 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.