Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vines
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southern Africa
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Arabian jasmine, Sambac jasmine, Gold Coast jasmine
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 13, 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
Pale White, White
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, 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
Oblovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, 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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune after flowering
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, General garden fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Leaf curl, Mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Chest tightness, Nausea, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, small hedge
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for the Scalp, Makes teeth white, Provides herbal hair care, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Basketary, Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for fragrance
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ALOE arborescens
CANNA
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Canna, Canna Lily
In German
Jasmin
Canna Lilie
In Spanish
Hortensia
Canna lirio
In Greek
υδραγεία
Canna κρίνος
In Portuguese
Jasmin
Canna
In Polish
Jasmin
Canna lilia
In Latin
Jasmin
Canna lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Zingiberales
Family
Aloaceae
Cannaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Jasmineae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Jasmine and Canna
Season and care of Jasmine and Canna is important to know. While considering everything about Jasmine and Canna Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Canna season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jasmine is Loam, Sand and for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jasmine and Canna Physical Information
Jasmine and Canna physical information is very important for comparison. Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Canna height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Jasmine and Canna are as follows:
Jasmine flower color: Pale White and White
Jasmine 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 Jasmine and Canna
Care of Jasmine and Canna include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jasmine pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Prune after flowering and Canna pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jasmine 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.