Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
South America
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
21,22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple, Red
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Elliptic
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
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, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ANANAS
CANNA
Common Name
Pineapple
Canna, Canna Lily
In German
Ananas
Canna Lilie
In Spanish
Piña
Canna lirio
In Greek
Ανανάς
Canna κρίνος
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Canna
In Polish
Ananas
Canna lilia
In Latin
Pineapple
Canna lilium
Phylum
Vascular plant
Embryophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Zingiberales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Cannaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Pineapple and Canna
Season and care of Pineapple and Canna is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Canna Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Canna season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pineapple and Canna Physical Information
Pineapple and Canna physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Canna height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Pineapple and Canna are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and 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 Pineapple and Canna
Care of Pineapple and Canna include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Canna pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pineapple 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.