Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
India
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Sansevieria cylindria, Sansevieria parva
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red orange
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
Sword-like
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
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
Larvae of Agave Weevil
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Analgesic
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
Acne, anti-allergy, Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Rhizomes, Rootstock, Shoots
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Traditional medicine
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, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Sansevieria trifasciata
CANNA
Common Name
Mother-in-law's Tongue, Viper's Bowstring Hemp, Snake plant
Canna, Canna Lily
In Hindi
नाग संयंत्र
भंग लिली
In German
Snake plant
Canna Lilie
In French
Snake plant
Canna
In Spanish
Snake plant
Canna lirio
In Greek
φυτό φίδι
Canna κρίνος
In Portuguese
Snake plant
Canna
In Polish
wąż roślin
Canna lilia
In Latin
Snake plant
Canna lilium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Zingiberales
Family
Agavaceae
Cannaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Snake Plant and Canna
Season and care of Snake Plant and Canna is important to know. While considering everything about Snake Plant and Canna Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snake Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Canna season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Snake Plant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Snake Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Snake Plant and Canna Physical Information
Snake Plant and Canna physical information is very important for comparison. Snake Plant height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Canna height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Snake Plant and Canna are as follows:
Snake Plant flower color: White
Snake Plant 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 Snake Plant and Canna
Care of Snake Plant and Canna include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snake Plant 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 Snake Plant 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.