Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
not available
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
8-11
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Light Green
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Consistently
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Black Spot, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Unknown
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
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
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
LYCASTE cochleata
CANNA
Common Name
Lycaste Orchid, Shell-shaped Anther Lycaste
Canna, Canna Lily
In Hindi
Lycaste Orchid
भंग लिली
In German
Lycaste Orchidee
Canna Lilie
In French
Lycaste orchidée
Canna
In Spanish
Lycaste orquídea
Canna lirio
In Greek
Lycaste ορχιδέα
Canna κρίνος
In Portuguese
Lycaste orquídea
Canna
In Polish
Lycaste orchidea
Canna lilia
In Latin
braemii orchid
Canna lilium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Zingiberales
Family
Orchidaceae
Cannaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Maxillarieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Properties of Lycaste Orchid and Canna
Wondering what are the properties of Lycaste Orchid and Canna? We provide you with everything About Lycaste Orchid and Canna. Lycaste Orchid doesn't have thorns and Canna doesn't have thorns. Also Lycaste Orchid does not have fragrant flowers. Lycaste Orchid has allergic reactions like Not Available and Canna has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Lycaste Orchid and Canna and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lycaste Orchid and Canna
Season and care of Lycaste Orchid and Canna is important to know. While considering everything about Lycaste Orchid and Canna Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lycaste Orchid season is Summer and Fall and Canna season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lycaste Orchid is Not Available and for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lycaste Orchid is Not Available and for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lycaste Orchid and Canna Physical Information
Lycaste Orchid and Canna physical information is very important for comparison. Lycaste Orchid height is 25.40 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Canna height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Lycaste Orchid and Canna are as follows:
Lycaste Orchid flower color: Orange, Yellow green, Gold and Light Green
Lycaste Orchid leaf color: Not Available
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 Lycaste Orchid and Canna
Care of Lycaste Orchid and Canna include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lycaste Orchid pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Canna pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lycaste Orchid 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.