Product Description:
Canna are a genus of beautiful, easy-to-grow tropical and sub-tropical plants with showy flowers that come in red, pink, yellow, orange, and cream. Their flowers are very attractive to hummingbirds. Canna leaves are wide and long in green, bronze, or multicolored patterns. Most cannas grow up to 6 feet tall and occasionally as tall as 8 feet. Cannas are native to North and South America, ranging from Argentina to South Carolina and parts of the Caribbean islands. However, they grow in most parts of USA.
Light:
These plants prefer full sun to grow vibrant leaves and flowers, but they can survive in partial sun. Just make sure that the soil doesn’t become overly moist.
Soil:
Cannas can tolerate a variety of soils with proper drainage. They prefer rich soils that are high in organic matter. A soil PH?of roughly 6.5 is ideal, but cannas can handle a wide range of acidic to alkaline soils.
Water:
Water your canna once or twice a week. The soil should be kept uniformly moist but not soggy.
Fertilizer
Cannas are heavy feeders. So use plenty of compost or organic fertilizer to keep the plant happy. Feed monthly throughout the growing season, starting in the early spring, with a balanced fertilizer.
Temperature:
Cannas are sensitive to cold temperatures and frost, but they thrive in temperatures up to 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
Humidity:
These plants are native to tropical zones, so they also do well in warm and humid conditions. If you live in a dry climate, you can raise the humidity around a container plant by placing it on a dish filled with water and pebbles, making sure the bottom of the pot isn’t touching the water.
Potting and Repotting Canna Lily:
Canna lily grown in a pot will need rich potting soil and good drainage. Adding pebbles at the bottom of a pot with good drainage holes is recommended. The pot itself should be rather large, at least 12 inches in diameter. The rhizomes should be planted 4-5 inches deep.
Propagating Cannas:
- Carefully dig up the entire plant with a shovel, taking care not to damage the rhizomes
- Trim the above-ground growth with sharp pruners so only about 1 inch extends from the crown.
- Clean excess soil from the rhizomes and note where the old rhizomes meet the new. Cut along these joints to separate the rhizomes, making sure each piece has one or more eyes.
- Plant each rhizome division in prepared soil at a depth of 4 to 6 inches.
