Canna, also known as the flower cane, is one of the most popular tropical ornamental plants in this country. It can not only thrive on the balcony. She also feels comfortable in the garden. But what needs to be considered when planting this ornamental plant from South America, which can grow to a height of 1.50 m?

What are the location requirements of Canna?

This tropical plant requires a light and warm location. It prefers to grow in full sun. A semi-shady location forms their tolerance range. Canna is also happy about a wind-protected location.

Canna's substrate demands are usually easy to meet. At best, the soil in which Canna is planted is kept fresh to moist and exhibits the following characteristics:

  • pH between 6 and 7
  • high nutrient and humus content
  • good drainage
  • easy
  • sandy-loamy

Does canna need to be advanced?

You don't necessarily have to promote Canna at home. However, if you want to admire the beautiful flowers for a long period of time in spring, it is advisable to push out the rhizomes of Canna from January or February.

Choose a bright and warm place to push the flower tube forward, for example near the heating. The rhizomes are planted deep in the ground and the shoots appear after 10 to 12 days.

How can you propagate the plant?

The best way to propagate Canna is by dividing its rhizomes or its rhizomes. The sowing of this tropical plant is less common. If you choose to seed, start between February and early March.

This is how the sowing goes step by step:

  • carefully grind hard-shelled seeds
  • Soak seeds in lukewarm water for 12 to 24 hours
  • Sow seeds 2 cm deep in soil
  • Germination temperature: 20 to 25 °C
  • Germination time: 1 week

In a bucket or outdoors?

You can plant canna in the tub and put it on the balcony or terrace. It is also possible to plant the plant outdoors, for example in the garden bed.

But beware: Canna does not tolerate frost. You should therefore wait until the ice saints have passed in May before planting them out. If the plant is to survive the winter, it should be cared for and overwintered accordingly.

tips and tricks

The rhizome of Canna may seem small, but the plant can grow large. Many varieties grow up to 1 m wide. Therefore, make sure you keep a reasonable distance from nearby plants.

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