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Canna Indica

The Canna indica (known also as achira, achera, sagú, capacho, biri, cucuyús, juquián o papantla) is a perennial plant in the family Cannaceae, native of the Caribbean and of Central America. It is a tuberous plant with the beauty of which lies in its large leaves: they can be up to 60 cm long and present overlappings sheath at the base. The flowers are collected in apical spikes which can be red, yellow, or salmon depending on the variety: the beauty of this plant reaches its full potential provided that it is cultivated outdoors. Only some dwarf varieties which do not exceed 70 cm in height can be successfully grown in apartments as well.

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Botanical name

Botanical name

Canna

Common name

Common name

Indian shot

Variety

Variety

Canna Indica

Flower colour

Flower colour

Red, yellow, salmon

Temperature

Temperature

min 5°

Exposure

Exposure

Direct sunlight or partial shade

Watering needs

Watering needs

Medium

Blooming

Blooming

Summer

Availability

Availability

May-June

Disponibilità

May, June
Esposizione

Full sun, Half shade
Fioritura

Summer
Necessità Idrica

Average

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