Canna indica Green

Canna indica, commonly known as Indian shot, canna lily, or achira, is a tropical and subtropical plant that is grown primarily for its attractive foliage and bright, showy flowers. Here’s a brief overview of the plant:

🌿 Basic Information:

• Scientific Name: Canna indica

• Common Names: Indian shot, Canna lily, Achira

• Family: Cannaceae

• Origin: Native to the Americas but widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions around the world

🌺 Features:

• Flowers: Bright red, orange, or yellow; very ornamental and attractive to pollinators like bees and hummingbirds.

• Leaves: Large, banana-like, green or bronze-colored, depending on the variety.

• Height: Can grow from 0.5 to 2.5 meters (1.5 to 8 feet).

• Roots: It has edible rhizomes rich in starch, used in some cultures for food (especially in South America and parts of Asia).

🌱 Uses:

• Ornamental Plant: Popular in gardens for its exotic look and vibrant flowers.

• Edible Rhizomes: In some countries, the rhizomes are boiled or ground into flour.

• Traditional Medicine: Used in some traditional practices for its diuretic and anti-inflammatory properties.

• Environmental Use: Known for its ability to absorb heavy metals and pollutants, making it useful in phytoremediation.

🛠️ Care Tips:

• Light: Full sun for best flowering.

• Watering: Needs regular watering, especially in hot climates.

• Soil: Prefers rich, well-draining soil.

• Climate: Thrives in warm and humid conditions.