How to Care for Canna indica (Indian shot)

Korean name: 칸나

A perennial herbaceous plant with large leaves and showy flowers. It grows tall and is a popular choice for summer flower beds. Easy to care for, making it suitable for beginner gardeners.

Key facts

• Category: Flowering plant
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: outdoors
• Native to: Central America
• Growth rate: Fast
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Traits: summer flower bed, large leaves, beginner friendly, perennial
• Also known as: Indian shot, Canna

Care Guide

• Light: Prefers bright direct sunlight.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil feels dry.
• Soil: Well-drained fertile soil is ideal.
• Humidity: Normal indoor humidity is adequate.
• Temperature: 18~27°C
• Fertilizer: Apply slow-release fertilizer every 2-3 weeks during spring and summer.

Common questions

How often should you water Canna indica?

Water thoroughly when the soil feels dry. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Canna indica?

It likes Prefers bright direct sunlight.. You can grow it outdoors. Use Well-drained fertile soil is ideal..

Is Canna indica safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Canna indica good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 18~27°C. Humidity: Normal indoor humidity is adequate.. Fertilise Apply slow-release fertilizer every 2-3 weeks during spring and summer..