Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, meadows
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-11
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Green, Silver
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, 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
Clay, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Insects
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Dermatitis, Poisonous to grazing animals
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
Certain forms of cancer, Homeopathy
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
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
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ORNITHOGALUM balansae
CANNA
Common Name
Star-of-Bethlehem
Canna, Canna Lily
In Hindi
Star-of-Bethlehem
भंग लिली
In German
Stern -of- Bethlehem
Canna Lilie
In French
Star- de - Bethléem
Canna
In Spanish
Estrella de Belen
Canna lirio
In Greek
Star- of- Βηθλεέμ
Canna κρίνος
In Portuguese
Star of -Bethlehem
Canna
In Polish
Star- of- Betlejem
Canna lilia
In Latin
Star of Bethlehem ,
Canna lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Zingiberales
Family
Asparagaceae
Cannaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Ornithogaleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ornithogaloideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Canna
Season and care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Canna is important to know. While considering everything about Star-of-Bethlehem and Canna Care, growing season is an essential factor. Star-of-Bethlehem season is Spring and Canna season is Spring. The type of soil for Star-of-Bethlehem is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Star-of-Bethlehem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Star-of-Bethlehem and Canna Physical Information
Star-of-Bethlehem and Canna physical information is very important for comparison. Star-of-Bethlehem height is 10.20 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Canna height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Star-of-Bethlehem and Canna are as follows:
Star-of-Bethlehem flower color: White, Light Green and Silver
Star-of-Bethlehem leaf color: 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 Star-of-Bethlehem and Canna
Care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Canna include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Star-of-Bethlehem pruning is done No pruning needed and Canna pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Star-of-Bethlehem 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.
