What are the ideal growing conditions for Canna indica?

Canna indica thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Consistent watering is important, especially during dry periods.

How do I propagate Canna indica?

Canna indica is typically propagated by dividing its rhizomes in spring, or by seed, though seed germination can be variable and requires scarification or stratification.

Is Canna indica a perennial plant?

Yes, Canna indica is a perennial plant in warmer climates. In colder regions, the rhizomes can be dug up and stored indoors over winter.

Do Canna indica plants attract pests?

Canna indica can be susceptible to pests such as slugs, snails, and spider mites. Regular inspection and appropriate control measures are recommended.

Can Canna indica be grown in containers?

Absolutely. Canna indica is well-suited for container gardening, providing a striking focal point on patios and balconies.

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Sunlight

Full sun is ideal for best flowering and growth.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged.

Soil

Well-drained

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures.

Fertilizer

Feed regularly during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Full sun is ideal for best flowering and growth.

Can tolerate partial shade, but flowering may be reduced.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged.

Water deeply when the top inch of soil feels dry. Reduce watering in winter.

Soil

Well-drained

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures.

Ideal temperatures are between 20-30°C. Protect from frost.

Fertilizer

Feed regularly during the growing season.

Use a balanced liquid fertilizer every 2-4 weeks from spring to summer.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Garden, Pot

Lifespan

Perennial

Plant Height

0.6 - 2.5 m

Spread

0.4 - 1.5 m

Growth Rate

Fast

Dormancy

Yes

Leaf Color

Green, Reddish-brown, Bronze

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

5 - 8 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

60000

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Synonyms

Canna achiras Gillies ex D.Don

Canna altensteinii Bouché

Canna amabilis T.Koyama & Nob.Tanaka

Canna ascendens Ciciar.

Canna atronigricans André

Canna aurantiaca Roscoe

Canna aureovittata G.Lodd.

Canna bidentata Bertol.

Canna bifida Roem. & Schult.

Canna bihorellii G.Nicholson

Canna brasiliensis Roscoe ex Spreng.

Canna caledonis-peltata Chaté

Canna carnea Roscoe

Canna cearensis Huber

Canna cinnabarina Bouché

Canna coccinea Mill.

Canna commutata Bouché

Canna compacta Roscoe

Canna concinna Bouché

Canna crocea Roem. & Schult.

Canna densifolia Bouché

Canna discolor Lindl.

Canna edulis Ker Gawl.

Canna ehrenbergii Bouché

Canna exigua Bouché

Canna eximia Bouché ex Horan.

Canna expansa Année ex André

Canna expansa-rubra G.Nicholson

Canna flavescens Link

Canna floribunda Bouché

Canna formosa Bouché

Canna fuchsina Ciciar.

Canna fulgida Bouché

Canna gaboniensis Chaté

Canna heliconiifolia Bouché

Canna houlletii André

Canna humilis Bouché

Canna insignis G.Nicholson

Canna juncea Retz.

Canna laeta Bouché

Canna lagunensis Lindl.

Canna lambertii Lindl. ex Ker Gawl.

Canna lanuginosa Roscoe

Canna lavalleei André

Canna leptochila Bouché

Canna liervalii André

Canna lutea Mill.

Canna macrophylla Horan.

Canna maculata (Hook.) Link

Canna montana Blume

Canna moritziana Bouché

Canna musifolia Année ex Chaté

Canna musifolia-edulis André

Canna musifolia-hybrida Année ex André

Canna nepalensis Bouché

Canna occidentalis Ker Gawl.

Canna pallida Roscoe

Canna patens (Aiton) Roscoe

Canna peruviana Année ex André

Canna peruviana-purpurea Année ex Chaté

Canna peruviana-robusta Année ex Chaté

Canna peruviana-spectabilis Année ex Chaté

Canna platyphylla Nees & Mart.

Canna plurituberosa T.Koyama & Nob.Tanaka

Canna poeppigii Bouché

Canna polyclada Wawra

Canna polymorpha Bouché

Canna porteana André

Canna portoricensis Bouché

Canna pruinosa Hoffmanns.

Canna pulchra Bouché ex Horan.

Canna pulchra Hassk.

Canna purpurea-spectabilis Année ex Chaté

Canna recurvata Bouché

Canna rendatleri G.Nicholson

Canna robusta Année ex André

Canna rotundifolia André

Canna rubricaulis Link

Canna sanctae-rosae Kraenzl.

Canna sanguinea Warsz. ex Otto & A.Dietr.

Canna saturate-rubra Bouché ex K.Koch

Canna schubertii Horan.

Canna seleriana Kraenzl.

Canna sellowii Bouché

Canna spectabilis Bouché

Canna surinamensis Bouché

Canna tenuiflora Bouché ex A.Dietr.

Canna texensis Regel

Canna vanhouttei Lierv. ex André

Canna variegata Besser

Canna variegatifolia Ciciar.

Canna ventricosa Bouché

Canna xalapensis Bouché

Canna zebrina Année ex André

Cannacorus indicus (L.) Medik.

Distemon brasiliensis (Roscoe ex Spreng.) Bouché

Xyphostylis lutea (Mill.) Raf.

Taxonomy

kingdomPlantae
divisionTracheophyta
classLiliopsida
orderZingiberales
familyCannaceae
genusCanna
speciesCanna indica

Toxicity

Toxic for humans

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Toxic for pets

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Non-toxic

Additional Care Tips

FAQs

Care Requirements

Light

Full sun is ideal for best flowering and growth.

Can tolerate partial shade, but flowering may be reduced.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged.

Water deeply when the top inch of soil feels dry. Reduce watering in winter.

Soil

Well-drained

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures.

Ideal temperatures are between 20-30°C. Protect from frost.

Fertilizer

Feed regularly during the growing season.

Use a balanced liquid fertilizer every 2-4 weeks from spring to summer.

Indian shot (Canna indica)

Care Requirements

Plant Overview

Image Gallery

Additional Care Tips

Water

Pruning

Propagation

Repotting

FAQs

What are the ideal growing conditions for Canna indica?

How do I propagate Canna indica?

Is Canna indica a perennial plant?

Do Canna indica plants attract pests?

Can Canna indica be grown in containers?

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Indian shot (Canna indica)

Care Requirements

Plant Overview

Image Gallery

Additional Care Tips

Water

Pruning

Propagation

Repotting

FAQs

What are the ideal growing conditions for Canna indica?

How do I propagate Canna indica?

Is Canna indica a perennial plant?

Do Canna indica plants attract pests?

Can Canna indica be grown in containers?