Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Houseplant
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Australia
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Temperate Regions, Well Drained
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
8-11
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Green
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tissue culture
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Buds, Flowers
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Cut Flowers
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
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ANIGOZANTHOS manglesii
CANNA
Common Name
Mangles' Kangaroo Paw, Red and Green Kangaroo Paw
Canna, Canna Lily
In Hindi
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
भंग लिली
In German
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
Canna Lilie
In French
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
Canna
In Spanish
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
Canna lirio
In Greek
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
Canna κρίνος
In Portuguese
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
Canna
In Polish
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
Canna lilia
In Latin
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
Canna lilium
Phylum
Not Available
Embryophyta
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Order
Commelinales
Zingiberales
Family
Haemodoraceae
Cannaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Conostyloideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Mangles kangaroo paw and Canna
Season and care of Mangles kangaroo paw and Canna is important to know. While considering everything about Mangles kangaroo paw and Canna Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mangles kangaroo paw season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Canna season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mangles kangaroo paw is Loam, Sand and for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mangles kangaroo paw is Acidic, Neutral and for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mangles kangaroo paw and Canna Physical Information
Mangles kangaroo paw and Canna physical information is very important for comparison. Mangles kangaroo paw height is 30.00 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Canna height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Mangles kangaroo paw and Canna are as follows:
Mangles kangaroo paw flower color: Red and Green
Mangles kangaroo paw leaf color: Dark 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 Mangles kangaroo paw and Canna
Care of Mangles kangaroo paw and Canna include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mangles kangaroo paw pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Canna pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mangles kangaroo paw 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.