Canna spp Plant Care Reminders

Canna

General Information

• Instruction By	Steve Brigham
  Notes	In California\'s Central Valley and surrounding foothills, cannas are easy to grow and make colorful landscape plants. Remember to give them plenty of water during the growing season (they will even grow in wet places), and plan on grooming them regularly for best results.
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Plant Care Instruction

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  March 1. Buy Buy bare-root rhizomes in nurseries or by mail, or purchase plants in pots. 2. Plant Plant rhizomes in rich, loose soil 2-4\" deep and 12-18\" apart. 3. Fertilize Feed with a balanced fertilizer; water fertilizer in well so that none remains on any exposed rhizomes. Cannas love to be fed! 4. Water Water regularly for best growth and bloom. Cannas love water! 5. Prune Clean up old clumps by cutting old stems to the ground, making room for new spring growth and bloom. 6. Mulch Mulch heavily to conserve water use and keep roots moist. 7. Pest/Disease Inspection Watch for snails and slugs, also chewing insects and mealybugs on leaves. 8. Treat for Pest/Disease Control snails and slugs with bait. Insect pests can be discouraged with a strong spray of water to wash off the foliage. 9. Transplant Divide and transplant older clumps, if necessary, discarding old rhizomes and keeping fresh new ones. 10. Propagate Propagate by digging rhizomes with fresh new growth from the outside edges of clumps.

  April 1. Buy Buy bare-root rhizomes in nurseries or by mail, or purchase plants in pots. 2. Plant Plant rhizomes in rich, loose soil 2-4\" deep and 12-18\" apart. 3. Water Water regularly for best growth and bloom. Cannas love water! 4. Prune Clean up old clumps by cutting old stems to the ground, making room for new spring growth and bloom. 5. Pest/Disease Inspection Watch for snails and slugs, also chewing insects and mealybugs on leaves. 6. Treat for Pest/Disease Control snails and slugs with bait. Insect pests can be discouraged with a strong spray of water to wash off the foliage. 7. Transplant Divide and transplant older clumps, if necessary, discarding old rhizomes and keeping fresh new ones. 8. Propagate Propagate by digging rhizomes with fresh new growth from the outside edges of clumps.

  May 1. Buy Buy bare-root rhizomes in nurseries or by mail, or purchase plants in pots. 2. Plant Plant rhizomes in rich, loose soil 2-4\" deep and 12-18\" apart. 3. Water Water regularly for best growth and bloom. Cannas love water! 4. Prune Periodically remove faded flowers and any unsightly leaves to keep clumps looking their best. After a flowering stalk is done blooming, cut it back to the ground. 5. Pest/Disease Inspection Watch for snails and slugs, also chewing insects and mealybugs on leaves. 6. Treat for Pest/Disease Control snails and slugs with bait. Insect pests can be discouraged with a strong spray of water to wash off the foliage. 7. Transplant Divide and transplant older clumps, if necessary, discarding old rhizomes and keeping fresh new ones. 8. Propagate Propagate by digging rhizomes with fresh new growth from the outside edges of clumps.

  June 1. Buy Buy bare-root rhizomes in nurseries or by mail, or purchase plants in pots. 2. Plant Plant rhizomes in rich, loose soil 2-4\" deep and 12-18\" apart. 3. Fertilize Feed with a balanced fertilizer; water fertilizer in well so that none remains on any exposed rhizomes. Cannas love to be fed! 4. Water Water regularly for best growth and bloom. Cannas love water! 5. Prune Periodically remove faded flowers and any unsightly leaves to keep clumps looking their best. After a flowering stalk is done blooming, cut it back to the ground. 6. Mulch Mulch heavily to conserve water use and keep roots moist. 7. Pest/Disease Inspection Watch for snails and slugs, also chewing insects and mealybugs on leaves. 8. Treat for Pest/Disease Control snails and slugs with bait. Insect pests can be discouraged with a strong spray of water to wash off the foliage. 9. Propagate Propagate by digging rhizomes with fresh new growth from the outside edges of clumps.

  July 1. Water Water regularly for best growth and bloom. Cannas love water! 2. Prune Periodically remove faded flowers and any unsightly leaves to keep clumps looking their best. After a flowering stalk is done blooming, cut it back to the ground. 3. Pest/Disease Inspection Watch for snails and slugs, also chewing insects and mealybugs on leaves. 4. Treat for Pest/Disease Control snails and slugs with bait. Insect pests can be discouraged with a strong spray of water to wash off the foliage. 5. Propagate Propagate by digging rhizomes with fresh new growth from the outside edges of clumps.

  August 1. Water Water regularly for best growth and bloom. Cannas love water! 2. Prune Periodically remove faded flowers and any unsightly leaves to keep clumps looking their best. After a flowering stalk is done blooming, cut it back to the ground. 3. Pest/Disease Inspection Watch for snails and slugs, also chewing insects and mealybugs on leaves. 4. Treat for Pest/Disease Control snails and slugs with bait. Insect pests can be discouraged with a strong spray of water to wash off the foliage. 5. Propagate Propagate by digging rhizomes with fresh new growth from the outside edges of clumps.

  September 1. Fertilize Feed with a balanced fertilizer; water fertilizer in well so that none remains on any exposed rhizomes. Cannas love to be fed! 2. Water Water regularly for best growth and bloom. Cannas love water! 3. Prune Periodically remove faded flowers and any unsightly leaves to keep clumps looking their best. After a flowering stalk is done blooming, cut it back to the ground. 4. Mulch Mulch heavily to conserve water use and keep roots moist. 5. Pest/Disease Inspection Watch for snails and slugs, also chewing insects and mealybugs on leaves. 6. Treat for Pest/Disease Control snails and slugs with bait. Insect pests can be discouraged with a strong spray of water to wash off the foliage.

  October 1. Water Water regularly for best growth and bloom. Cannas love water! 2. Prune Periodically remove faded flowers and any unsightly leaves to keep clumps looking their best. After a flowering stalk is done blooming, cut it back to the ground. 3. Pest/Disease Inspection Watch for snails and slugs, also chewing insects and mealybugs on leaves. 4. Treat for Pest/Disease Control snails and slugs with bait. Insect pests can be discouraged with a strong spray of water to wash off the foliage.

  November 1. Water Water regularly for best growth and bloom. Cannas love water!

• Buy When's the best time to buy this plant? When can you buy these from seed (if you can)? When is it usually available? What are things to look for when you're buying it? Or anything other tidbit of information you can share! March Buy bare-root rhizomes in nurseries or by mail, or purchase plants in pots. April Buy bare-root rhizomes in nurseries or by mail, or purchase plants in pots. May Buy bare-root rhizomes in nurseries or by mail, or purchase plants in pots. June Buy bare-root rhizomes in nurseries or by mail, or purchase plants in pots.

  Plant When's a good time to plant this plant or bulb? Any special planting instructions? March Plant rhizomes in rich, loose soil 2-4\" deep and 12-18\" apart. April Plant rhizomes in rich, loose soil 2-4\" deep and 12-18\" apart. May Plant rhizomes in rich, loose soil 2-4\" deep and 12-18\" apart. June Plant rhizomes in rich, loose soil 2-4\" deep and 12-18\" apart.

  Fertilize When should you fertilize this plant? Which kind of fertilizer do you recommend? Should you use different fertilizers at different times of year? March Feed with a balanced fertilizer; water fertilizer in well so that none remains on any exposed rhizomes. Cannas love to be fed! June Feed with a balanced fertilizer; water fertilizer in well so that none remains on any exposed rhizomes. Cannas love to be fed! September Feed with a balanced fertilizer; water fertilizer in well so that none remains on any exposed rhizomes. Cannas love to be fed!

  Water Is there a time to reduce or increase watering? Any special requirements? Things to avoid during certain times of the year? March Water regularly for best growth and bloom. Cannas love water! April Water regularly for best growth and bloom. Cannas love water! May Water regularly for best growth and bloom. Cannas love water! June Water regularly for best growth and bloom. Cannas love water! July Water regularly for best growth and bloom. Cannas love water! August Water regularly for best growth and bloom. Cannas love water! September Water regularly for best growth and bloom. Cannas love water! October Water regularly for best growth and bloom. Cannas love water! November Water regularly for best growth and bloom. Cannas love water!

  Prune When's a good time to prune this plant? How about deadheading, pinching back, trimming or any other grooming? Any special requirements? March Clean up old clumps by cutting old stems to the ground, making room for new spring growth and bloom. April Clean up old clumps by cutting old stems to the ground, making room for new spring growth and bloom. May Periodically remove faded flowers and any unsightly leaves to keep clumps looking their best. After a flowering stalk is done blooming, cut it back to the ground. June Periodically remove faded flowers and any unsightly leaves to keep clumps looking their best. After a flowering stalk is done blooming, cut it back to the ground. July Periodically remove faded flowers and any unsightly leaves to keep clumps looking their best. After a flowering stalk is done blooming, cut it back to the ground. August Periodically remove faded flowers and any unsightly leaves to keep clumps looking their best. After a flowering stalk is done blooming, cut it back to the ground. September Periodically remove faded flowers and any unsightly leaves to keep clumps looking their best. After a flowering stalk is done blooming, cut it back to the ground. October Periodically remove faded flowers and any unsightly leaves to keep clumps looking their best. After a flowering stalk is done blooming, cut it back to the ground.

  Mulch Does this plant need to be mulched? Are there specific types of Mulch which are better for this plant? How much? March Mulch heavily to conserve water use and keep roots moist. June Mulch heavily to conserve water use and keep roots moist. September Mulch heavily to conserve water use and keep roots moist.

  Pest/Disease Inspection What are the common problems this plant will face and when should you look for them to appear? March Watch for snails and slugs, also chewing insects and mealybugs on leaves. April Watch for snails and slugs, also chewing insects and mealybugs on leaves. May Watch for snails and slugs, also chewing insects and mealybugs on leaves. June Watch for snails and slugs, also chewing insects and mealybugs on leaves. July Watch for snails and slugs, also chewing insects and mealybugs on leaves. August Watch for snails and slugs, also chewing insects and mealybugs on leaves. September Watch for snails and slugs, also chewing insects and mealybugs on leaves. October Watch for snails and slugs, also chewing insects and mealybugs on leaves.

  Treat for Pest/Disease How do you treat the common problems for this plant? What products or concoctions or natural means do you use? Any special requirements? March Control snails and slugs with bait. Insect pests can be discouraged with a strong spray of water to wash off the foliage. April Control snails and slugs with bait. Insect pests can be discouraged with a strong spray of water to wash off the foliage. May Control snails and slugs with bait. Insect pests can be discouraged with a strong spray of water to wash off the foliage. June Control snails and slugs with bait. Insect pests can be discouraged with a strong spray of water to wash off the foliage. July Control snails and slugs with bait. Insect pests can be discouraged with a strong spray of water to wash off the foliage. August Control snails and slugs with bait. Insect pests can be discouraged with a strong spray of water to wash off the foliage. September Control snails and slugs with bait. Insect pests can be discouraged with a strong spray of water to wash off the foliage. October Control snails and slugs with bait. Insect pests can be discouraged with a strong spray of water to wash off the foliage.

  Transplant When's the best time to dig up and transplant this from one spot to another? (This is different than planting). Any special requirements? March Divide and transplant older clumps, if necessary, discarding old rhizomes and keeping fresh new ones. April Divide and transplant older clumps, if necessary, discarding old rhizomes and keeping fresh new ones. May Divide and transplant older clumps, if necessary, discarding old rhizomes and keeping fresh new ones.

  Propagate When's a good time to divide, take cuttings, layer or propagate this plant. Any special requirements? March Propagate by digging rhizomes with fresh new growth from the outside edges of clumps. April Propagate by digging rhizomes with fresh new growth from the outside edges of clumps. May Propagate by digging rhizomes with fresh new growth from the outside edges of clumps. June Propagate by digging rhizomes with fresh new growth from the outside edges of clumps. July Propagate by digging rhizomes with fresh new growth from the outside edges of clumps. August Propagate by digging rhizomes with fresh new growth from the outside edges of clumps.