Canna lily

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Canna lily (English name: Canna lily) alias: orchid banana, perennial herb, 1 to 2m high, plant Hairless, with thick rhizome, belongs to the order Zingiberales, Cannaceae. Flowering period: summer, autumn, flower language: solid future, flower color: white, red, yellow, variegated. Originally from India, it is now commonly cultivated in various parts of north and south China.

It likes warmth and plenty of sunshine, but is not cold-tolerant. It has no strict soil requirements and grows best in loose, fertile, well-drained sandy soil. It is also suitable for growing in fertile clay soil. Fertilize frequently during the growing season. In the north, underground tubers need to be dug up before frost and stored in an environment with a temperature of about 5°C. Because of its large and bright flowers, rich colors, good plant shape, and easy cultivation. The optimal temperature for open field cultivation is 13~17℃. It has no strict soil requirements and grows best in loose, fertile, well-drained sandy loam soil. It is also suitable for growing in fertile clay soil. Jiangnan can overwinter in the open in a windproof place. Propagation by division or sowing. Propagation by division is carried out between April and May when the buds begin to sprout. Cut the rhizomes into sections with 2 to 3 buds and plant them separately.