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 |
Biogeography
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a perennial, rhizomatous herbaceous plant, up to 1.5 - 1.8 m tall. |
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| Cultivation | It thrives in full sun and semi-shade, and prefers moist, well-drained soil with high organic matterbut tolerates various soil types. It is tolerant of waterlogging. It can be propagated by division and seeds. |
| Etymology | The genus Canna is derived from Greek name for a certain type of reed. |
Landscaping Features
| Landscaping | It can be grown in sun or semi-shaded locations and is tolerant of waterlogging. |
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| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage |
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, General, Container Planting, Small Gardens |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Lots of Water, Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils, Waterlogged Soils |
| Pest(s) | Chewing Insects, Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Division, Storage Organ (Rhizome) |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 3.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Monocot) |
Non - Foliar and Storage
| Specialised Storage Organ(s) | Underground (Rhizome) |
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Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 482 |
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| Species ID | 1778 |
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