Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
South America, Brazil
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Pastures
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Violet
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
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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, Alkaline
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
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
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., 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, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
HELICONIA bihai
CANNA
Common Name
Red Palulu, Firebird, Macaw Flower
Canna, Canna Lily
In Hindi
Firebird
भंग लिली
In German
Firebird
Canna Lilie
In French
Oiseau de feu
Canna
In Spanish
Firebird
Canna lirio
In Greek
Firebird
Canna κρίνος
In Portuguese
Firebird
Canna
In Polish
Firebird
Canna lilia
In Latin
Oedipus
Canna lilium
Phylum
Not Available
Embryophyta
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Zingiberales
Family
Heliconiaceae
Cannaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Palulu and Canna
Season and care of Red Palulu and Canna is important to know. While considering everything about Red Palulu and Canna Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Palulu season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Canna season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Palulu is Loam, Sand and for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Palulu is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Palulu and Canna Physical Information
Red Palulu and Canna physical information is very important for comparison. Red Palulu height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Canna height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Red Palulu and Canna are as follows:
Red Palulu flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Red Palulu 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 Red Palulu and Canna
Care of Red Palulu and Canna include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Palulu 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 Red Palulu 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.