How to grow Canna lilies in water? Keep this care guide handy

1. Light and temperature 

When in bloom, place the plant in a ventilated, cool spot to extend the flowering period. In environments where the temperature stays above 16°C year-round, the plant can bloom all year. When the temperature drops below 16°C, growth slows or the plant even goes dormant. In winter, it can overwinter safely when the room temperature stays no lower than 7°C; keep the room temperature above 7°C for safe overwintering; below 7°C it is prone to cold damage.

2. Fertilizing 

After the roots are washed and the Canna lily is grown in water, it readily produces new roots, and lateral roots also develop fairly quickly. After 2-3 weeks it begins to show strong growth, at which point you can switch to nutrient solution and keep it in a spot with plenty of indirect light. Because it is extremely fond of fertilizer and tolerant of moisture, be sure to add an appropriate amount of nutrient solution every week, and replace it about every 3 weeks.

3. Watering 

In the heat of summer, avoid harsh sun exposure and mist the leaves often, otherwise the leaf edges will scorch and turn yellow.

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How to eat Canna lily rhizomes

The entire stem of the Canna lily flower can be used as medicine. Canna lily is mild in flavor and cool in nature, and has the effects of clearing heat and draining dampness, calming the nerves and lowering blood pressure, and purifying the blood and expelling toxins. The rhizome can treat acute icteric hepatitis, chronic dysentery, painful swellings from boils and toxins, and irregular menstruation; the flower can stop bleeding and is mainly used for incised wounds and external bleeding.

The Canna lily is both edible and medicinal, and is suitable for stir-frying, pan-frying, or making soup. In addition, Canna lily extract can inhibit oil secretion, maintain sebum balance, and leave the skin plump and radiant; the persimmon tannin component that tightens pores can boost pore elasticity, reduce acne, and keep the skin feeling fresh and dry.

That covers the question of how to eat Canna lily rhizomes. Below, let's introduce the care guide for growing Canna lilies in water.