It is worth dividing the flower cane every year. This method is considered to be the most common way to propagate the plant in Canna. But what needs to be considered?

Why should you share the flower cane?

Basically, it is advisable to subject Canna to a division every two to three years. On the one hand, the division strengthens the plant. On the other hand, sharing serves to multiply. This saves costs. The only disadvantage: With this method, no new varieties can be obtained in contrast to sowing.

Step 1: Dig up the rhizomes and remove the soil

After you have brought the rhizomes of Canna through the winter undamaged, you can divide them. This is best done in the spring before planting. Get or dig the rhizomes out of their winter quarters. Then clean enough dirt from them so that you can clearly see all the parts.

Step 2: Divide rhizomes

Next, a suitable tool for dividing the rhizomes is chosen. A spade, a sharp knife or a saw are suitable, among others. Before the tool is used, it should be cleaned or, if necessary, disinfected. This kills any pathogens that may have attached to it.

Now the long rhizome is severed. There should be pieces that have at least one and a maximum of three eyes. The eyes are the parts that stand out with their elongated pointed shape and pink color. Finally, unusable parts that have arisen are sorted out.

Step 3: Plant rhizome sections

The newly gained parts of the rhizomes must be planted. The soil when planting should be well loosened, light and nutritious. A suitable location for the new rhizomes looks like this:

  • sunny to full sun
  • sheltered from the wind
  • warm
  • high humidity

tips and tricks

Canna rhizomes are usually extremely robust. Alternatively, they can be divided in the fall. However, this is not recommended as the rhizomes continue to suck nutrients from the leaves until late autumn.

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