Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Australia
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
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Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Rose
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Brown
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobulated
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor
CANNA
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
Canna, Canna Lily
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
भंग लिली
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
Canna Lilie
In French
Flame Tree Rose
Canna
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
Canna lirio
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
Canna κρίνος
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
Canna
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
Canna lilia
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
Canna lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malvales
Zingiberales
Family
Sterculiaceae
Cannaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
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Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Canna
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Canna is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Canna Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Canna season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pink Flame Tree and Canna Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Canna physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Canna height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Canna are as follows:
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
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 Pink Flame Tree and Canna
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Canna include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame Tree 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 Pink Flame Tree 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.