How much does a canna lily cost per plant? Detailed guide to growing and care

The canna lily, also known as red-flowered canna, small-flowered canna, and small banana, is a perennial herbaceous plant of the genus Canna in the family Cannaceae. It originates from tropical regions such as tropical America and the Malay Peninsula. Its flowers are large and brilliantly colored, with rich hues, offering high ornamental value and easy cultivation. It can be grown in pots or in the ground, and many excellent varieties have now been bred. Let us take a look at canna lily prices and growing methods together!

Canna lily reference price list

Note: Canna lily is a commonly used flowering ornamental plant in subtropical and tropical regions. Its price is mainly determined by factors such as variety, specifications, market, and purchase quantity. The above prices are for reference only. Please refer to the actual price when purchasing.

What varieties of canna lily are there?

1. Red-flowered canna: flowers red, solitary; bracts ovate, green; corolla tube less than 1 cm long; corolla lobes lanceolate, green or red; outer staminodes 3-2, bright red; flowers relatively small, mainly grown for foliage.

2. Yellow canna: corolla and staminodes apricot yellow, different from the type species; inflorescence solitary and loose, bearing few flowers; bracts very few; flowers large and soft, recurved downward, lower part tubular, pale yellow; lip rounded.

3. Bicolor canna: Bicolor canna is a rare and precious treasure among the Canna genus. It is named because on the same flowering stem it produces flowers of two colors, bright red and five-star brilliant yellow, vying in splendor. Even more ornamental is that the petals are half red and half yellow, with different coloration on the same plant.

Propagation methods of canna lily

1. Sowing: For seed propagation of canna lily, in April-May cut a notch in the hard seed coat with a sharp tool, soak the seeds in warm water for a day and night, then sow in the open field. They sprout 2-3 weeks after sowing. When 2-3 leaves have grown, transplant once. They bloom in the same year or the next year.

2. Rhizome: For rhizome propagation of canna lily, in March-April dig out the old rhizomes and divide them into blocks. Keep 2-3 buds on each rhizome block with fibrous roots attached, plant about 10 cm deep in the soil, maintain a plant spacing of 40-50 cm, and water thoroughly.

Growing methods for canna lily

1. Soil: Canna lily is not demanding about soil and grows best in loose, fertile, well-drained sandy loam. It also adapts to fertile clay soil. It is usually prepared by mixing leaf mold, garden soil, peat soil, mountain soil, and other organic-rich soils.

2. Light: During the growing period, canna lily requires sufficient light and must receive at least 5 hours of direct sunlight every day. An environment that is too dark with insufficient light will delay the flowering period. If placed in a cool place while flowering, the flowering period can be extended.

3. Temperature: The suitable growing temperature for canna lily is 15-30°C. The ambient temperature should not be lower than 10°C. When the temperature rises above 40°C, move it to a ventilated, cool place. Around the time of frost, move potted canna lilies to a place at 5-10°C for safe overwintering.

4. Humidity: Canna lily greatly loves fertilizer and tolerates moisture, so the pot should be watered thoroughly. During the growing period, spray water on the leaves 1-2 times a day to maintain humidity. After the flower scape emerges, water frequently. In winter, reduce watering, following the principle of “see dry, see wet”.

5. Fertilizing: In addition to applying sufficient base fertilizer before planting, canna lily should be top-dressed 3-4 times a month during the peak growing season. If flower buds have not yet emerged 20-30 days before the scheduled flowering period, spray the leaves with 0.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution to promote flowering.

6. Pests: Canna lily has strong adaptability and is relatively easy to manage. It is not delicate, and pests are few. However, from May to August each year, pay attention to leaf-roller pests to avoid damaging its tender leaves and inflorescences. It can be controlled by spraying 50% dichlorvos 800-fold solution or 50% fenitrothion EC 1000-fold solution.