How to Care for Thalia dealbata (Winter-blooming Water Canna)

Korean name: 물칸나

This aquatic plant grows in wetlands and is characterized by large leaves and reddish flowers. It thrives in aquatic environments and requires careful management of temperature and moisture. The plant grows relatively tall and fast.

Key facts

• Category: Aquatic plant
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Where to keep: outdoors
• Native to: Southern North America
• Growth rate: Fast
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Traits: aquatic plant, large leaves, fast growing, partial shade, waterside plant
• Also known as: Winter-blooming Water Canna, Hardy Water Canna

Care Guide

• Light: Prefer partial shade avoiding direct bright sunlight.
• Watering: Keep roots submerged in water consistently.
• Soil: Use aquatic soil rich in organic matter with good drainage.
• Humidity: Maintain high humidity levels.
• Temperature: 15~25°C
• Fertilizer: Apply liquid fertilizer for aquatic plants every two weeks during growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Thalia dealbata?

Keep roots submerged in water consistently. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Thalia dealbata?

It likes Prefer partial shade avoiding direct bright sunlight.. You can grow it outdoors. Use Use aquatic soil rich in organic matter with good drainage..

Is Thalia dealbata safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Thalia dealbata good for beginners?

Difficulty: Moderate. Keep it around 15~25°C. Humidity: Maintain high humidity levels.. Fertilise Apply liquid fertilizer for aquatic plants every two weeks during growing season..