Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Maximum Height | 1.2 m to 1.8 m |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a rhizomatous herb growing around 1.5 m tall. |
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| Foliage | Its ovate leaves are variegated, with yellow strips occurring along the veins. |
| Flowers | Its erect inflorescence has red bracts and orange flowers. |
| Etymology | The genus term Canna means cane, which relates to the growing habit similar to grass in wetlands. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage |
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| Landscape Uses | Container Planting, Parks & Gardens, Swimming Poolside |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Lots of Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Waterlogged Soils (Drains Site), Moist Soils |
| Propagation Method | Division |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Yellow / Golden |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Venation | Parallel |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 3.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Monocot) |
Non - Foliar and Storage
| Specialised Storage Organ(s) | Underground |
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Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Orange, Red |
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| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flowering Period | Free-Flowering |
| Flowering Habit | Polycarpic |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 484 |
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| Species ID | 1780 |
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