Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Caribbean, South America
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
8-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
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
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
CANNA
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Canna, Canna Lily
In German
Zuckerapfel
Canna Lilie
In French
Sugar Apple
Canna
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
Canna lirio
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
Canna κρίνος
In Portuguese
Pinha
Canna
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
Canna lilia
In Latin
Sugar Apple
Canna lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Zingiberales
Family
Annonaceae
Cannaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Abreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Maloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Canna
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Canna is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Canna Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Canna season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sugar Apple and Canna Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Canna physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Canna height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Canna are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light 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 Sugar Apple and Canna
Care of Sugar Apple and Canna include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Canna pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sugar Apple 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.