Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Japan
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-6
8-11
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Green, Orange, Purple
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
orange brown, Purple, Purplish-black, Voilet
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Silver
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Silver
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
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
Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Paper pulp, Wood is used for making furniture
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, Screening, Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Abies Veitchii
CANNA
Common Name
Christmas Tree, Veitch's Silver Fir
Canna, Canna Lily
In Hindi
Veitch's Silver Fir
भंग लिली
In German
Veitch's Silver Fir
Canna Lilie
In French
Veitch's Silver Fir
Canna
In Spanish
Veitch's Silver Fir
Canna lirio
In Greek
Veitch's Silver Fir
Canna κρίνος
In Portuguese
Veitch's Silver Fir
Canna
In Polish
Veitch's Silver Fir
Canna lilia
In Latin
S Veitch abiegnis
Canna lilium
Phylum
Pinophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Pinales
Zingiberales
Family
Pinaceae
Cannaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Veitch's Silver Fir and Canna
Wondering what are the properties of Veitch's Silver Fir and Canna? We provide you with everything About Veitch's Silver Fir and Canna. Veitch's Silver Fir doesn't have thorns and Canna doesn't have thorns. Also Veitch's Silver Fir does not have fragrant flowers. Veitch's Silver Fir has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Pollen, Respiratory problems and Runny nose and Canna has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Pollen, Respiratory problems and Runny nose. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Veitch's Silver Fir and Canna and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Veitch's Silver Fir and Canna
Season and care of Veitch's Silver Fir and Canna is important to know. While considering everything about Veitch's Silver Fir and Canna Care, growing season is an essential factor. Veitch's Silver Fir season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Canna season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Veitch's Silver Fir is Clay, Loam and for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Veitch's Silver Fir is Acidic and for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Veitch's Silver Fir and Canna Physical Information
Veitch's Silver Fir and Canna physical information is very important for comparison. Veitch's Silver Fir height is 1,520.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Canna height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Veitch's Silver Fir and Canna are as follows:
Veitch's Silver Fir flower color: Green, Orange and Purple
Veitch's Silver Fir leaf color: Dark Green and Silver
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 Veitch's Silver Fir and Canna
Care of Veitch's Silver Fir and Canna include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Veitch's Silver Fir 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 Veitch's Silver Fir 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.