Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mexico
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, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Pink
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
White
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
White
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Funnel shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
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
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
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
Bulbs, Hair
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes
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, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
CANNA
Common Name
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
Canna, Canna Lily
In Hindi
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
भंग लिली
In German
Old Man Cactus
Canna Lilie
In French
Old Man Cactus
Canna
In Spanish
Viejo Cactus
Canna lirio
In Greek
Γέρος Cactus
Canna κρίνος
In Portuguese
Old Man Cactus
Canna
In Polish
Stary Cactus
Canna lilia
In Latin
Senem Cactus
Canna lilium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Zingiberales
Family
Cactaceae
Cannaceae
Genus
Cephalocereus
Canna
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Old Man Cactus and Canna
Season and care of Old Man Cactus and Canna is important to know. While considering everything about Old Man Cactus and Canna Care, growing season is an essential factor. Old Man Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Canna season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Old Man Cactus and Canna Physical Information
Old Man Cactus and Canna physical information is very important for comparison. Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Canna height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Old Man Cactus and Canna are as follows:
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
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 Old Man Cactus and Canna
Care of Old Man Cactus and Canna include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Old Man Cactus 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 Old Man Cactus 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.