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Maraca Amarilla (Canna glauca)

Canna glauca, commonly known as Maraca Amarilla, is a rhizomatous perennial native to the Americas, featuring lance-shaped leaves and bright yellow flowers.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist.

Soil

Rich, well-draining soil. Prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH.

Temperature

Warm conditions.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed during growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun.

At least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist.

Water regularly, especially during active growth, but avoid waterlogging.

Soil

Rich, well-draining soil. Prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH.

Temperature

Warm conditions.

Ideal range is 18-27 °C. Protect from frost.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed during growing season.

Use balanced liquid fertilizer every 2-4 weeks.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

1-2 m

Spread

0.5-1 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Lanceolate

Flower Size

8-12 cm

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Synonyms
Canna angustifolia L.
Canna annaei André
Canna fintelmannii Bouché
Canna hassleriana Kraenzl.
Canna jacobiniflora T.Koyama & Nob.Tanaka
Canna lancifolia Schrank
Canna liturata Link ex A.Dietr.
Canna longifolia Bouché
Canna mexicana A.Dietr.
Canna pedicellata C.Presl
Canna rubrolutea (Hook.) Chaté
Canna rufa (Sims) Chaté
Canna schlechtendaliana Bouché
Canna siamensis Kraenzl.
Canna stenantha Nob.Tanaka
Canna stolonifera D.Dietr.
Canna stricta Bouché
Xyphostylis angustifolia (L.) Raf.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classLiliopsida
  • orderZingiberales
  • familyCannaceae
  • genusCanna
  • speciesCanna glauca
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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