Canna Lily Canna 'Mystique'

👤 Non-toxic to humans

🐾 Non-toxic to pets

🌸 Blooming

🍪 Edible

‍🌱 Easy-care

ABOUT

Canna 'Mystique' is characterized by its broad, lush green leaves that have a distinctive tropical appeal. Each leaf showcases a glossy sheen and may display streaks or patterns in various shades, which can include hints of bronze or purple casts, adding to the plant's dramatic flair. Throughout the blooming season, Canna 'Mystique' produces vibrant flowers that are known for their bold and striking colors. The blooms can range in color from hot, fiery shades like reds and oranges to softer hues like yellows or pinks. These flowers are typically large and showy with a somewhat iridescent quality that makes them stand out against the foliage. The plant itself is robust, with a strong, upright stance, giving it a commanding presence in any garden setting. The overall appearance of Canna 'Mystique' is one of lush and exotic beauty, with a brilliance that makes it a captivating addition to beds, borders, or as a focal point in landscape designs.

Plant Info

Care

Common Problems

About this plant

Names
- Family
  Cannaceae
- Synonyms
  Canna Lily, Canna, Indian Shot
- Common names
  Canna 'Mystique'.
Toxicity
- To humans
  The Canna 'Mystique', commonly known as Canna, is not known to be toxic to humans. Generally, Cannas are considered non-toxic, and there are no well-documented cases of poisoning from ingesting parts of this plant. Therefore, accidental ingestion is unlikely to result in anything more than possible mild stomach upset.
- To pets
  Canna, the common name for Canna 'Mystique', is not considered to be toxic to pets. It is generally safe when pets come in contact with this plant. Although eating large amounts of the plant material may result in some gastrointestinal discomfort such as vomiting or diarrhea, it is not known to cause serious poisoning or long-term health issues in pets.
Characteristics
- Life cycle
  Perennials
- Foliage type
  Evergreen
- Color of leaves
  Varied
- Flower color
  Mixed
- Height
  3-4 feet (0.91-1.22 meters)
- Spread
  1.5-2 feet (0.46-0.61 meters)
- Plant type
  Herb
- Hardiness zones
  7-10
- Native area
  South America

Benefits

General Benefits
- Ornamental Appeal: Canna 'Mystique' offers striking foliage and blooms that enhance the aesthetic of gardens and landscapes.
- Easy to Grow: It is a hardy plant that can thrive in a variety of soil conditions, requiring minimal care.
- Fast Growth: The plant grows quickly, providing fast results for gardeners and landscapers.
- Hummingbird Attractor: The vibrant flowers of Canna 'Mystique' are known to attract hummingbirds, adding dynamic wildlife to the garden.
- Continuous Blooming: It has a long blooming season, producing flowers continuously from late spring to frost.
- Versatility: This plant can be used in a variety of garden settings, including borders, mass plantings, and as a focal point.
- Drought Tolerance: Once established, it exhibits a degree of drought tolerance, making it suitable for xeriscaping.
- Heat Resistance: Canna 'Mystique' is heat tolerant, making it an excellent choice for warmer climates.
Medical Properties
This plant is not used for medical purposes.
Air-purifying Qualities
This plant is not specifically known for air purifying qualities.
Other Uses
- Canna can be cultivated as a source of starch for industrial uses. The rhizomes are rich in starch that can be extracted and used in the production of bioplastics.
- The plant's large leaves are sometimes used in tropical regions to wrap food for cooking, adding a unique flavor very similar to banana leaves.
- Fiber from Canna is used in paper manufacturing. The long fibers from the plant's stem can be processed and turned into a high-quality, textured paper.
- Canna seeds, which are hard and bead-like, are used in jewelry making and as an artistic medium, often incorporated into beadwork or handicrafts.
- The plant's robust rhizomes are utilized in erosion control. When planted along riverbanks or slopes, their thick root systems can help to stabilize the soil and prevent erosion.
- Canna is sometimes used in natural water filtration systems. Its roots help to clean and filter pollutants from the water as part of constructed wetlands or in situ water treatments.
- In the textile industry, Canna fibers can be used to create a natural fabric dye, producing a range of colors depending on the mordant used.
- Canna's lush foliage can be used as mulch. When chopped and dropped, they decompose and enrich the soil with nutrients.
- As a natural insect repellent, Canna can be planted around the perimeter of gardens to deter certain pests due to its strong scent and foliage.
- The plant is part of companion planting strategies in agriculture, it can attract beneficial insects such as pollinators necessary for the productivity of crops.

Interesting Facts

Feng Shui
The plant Canna is not used in Feng Shui practice.
Zodiac Sign Compitability
The plant Canna is not used in astrology practice.
Plant Symbolism
- Transformation - The name "Mystique" suggests an element of the unknown and transformation, representing the transformative power of nature and personal growth.
- Love - Cannas are often associated with love and passion, possibly due to their vibrant flowers which can symbolize the fiery nature of love.
- Prosperity - With their lush foliage and robust growth, cannas may symbolize prosperity and abundance, as they often create a rich display in gardens where they thrive.
- Beauty - The striking appearance of the canna flower represents beauty and admiration, with its bold colors and unique form catching the eye of onlookers.

💧

Every 2-3 days

Water

☀️

2500 - 10000 Lux

Light

💦️

Humidity

🪴

Every year

Repotting

🌱️

Spring to Summer

Propogation

✂️️

As needed

Pruning

Water
Canna lilies, including 'Mystique', require consistent moisture and should be watered once or twice a week, depending on weather conditions. Aim to keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. During the hotter seasons or dry periods, watering may need to be increased to maintain moisture levels. A deep watering is preferred, providing the plants with about 1 to 2 gallons of water each time. It's important to water the base of the plant to avoid wetting the foliage which could lead to fungal diseases.
Light
The ideal lighting conditions for Canna lilies are full sun to partial shade. They thrive with at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. The best spot for planting is an area that receives ample morning sunlight and some shade in the hottest part of the afternoon, which will protect the leaves from scorching.
Temperature
Canna lilies prefer warm temperatures and should be grown in conditions where the temperature ranges between 60°F to 90°F. They can withstand minimum temperatures down to about 55°F, but frost can be damaging to the plant. The ideal growing conditions are warm and temperate, avoiding any risk of frost or temperatures below 55°F.
Pruning
Prune Canna lilies to remove spent flowers and damaged leaves to promote new growth and more blooms. Deadheading the flowers after they fade encourages the plant to produce more blooms. The best time to prune is late summer or fall, after flowering has finished. You can also cut back the foliage before winter to tidy up the plant.
Cleaning
As needed
Soil
Canna lilies prefer well-draining, fertile soil with a pH ranging from 6.0 to 6.5. A good soil mix can be made with equal parts of garden soil, compost, and perlite to ensure proper drainage and fertility.
Repotting
Canna lilies should be repotted every 2 to 3 years or when they outgrow their pots to ensure sufficient space for growth.
Humidity & Misting
Canna lilies thrive at a high humidity level, around 70-90%.
Suitable locations
- Indoor
  Place Canna in bright, indirect light and keep warm.
- Outdoor
  Plant in full sun, in moist, rich soil.
- Hardiness zone
  7-11 USDA
Life cycle
Canna 'Mystique' begins its life cycle as a rhizome, which is an underground stem that stores energy. When conditions are favorable (warm temperature and adequate moisture), the rhizome sends up shoots that develop into large, paddle-shaped leaves. As the plant matures, it produces a stalk that bears bold, colorful flowers, typically throughout the summer months. After pollination, the flowers may produce seeds within capsule-like fruits, though Canna 'Mystique' is often propagated by dividing the rhizomes rather than by seed. Following the flowering stage, if temperatures fall or water becomes scarce, the plant will enter a dormant period where growth ceases and the above-ground foliage dies back. The rhizome remains viable underground during this dormancy, ready to sprout again once favorable growing conditions return.
Propogation
- Propogation time
  Spring to Summer
- Propogation: Canna 'Mystique', commonly referred to as Canna Lily, is typically propagated by dividing its rhizomes. The best time to propagate is in the spring after the last frost when the plant is emerging from dormancy and beginning to show new growth. To propagate, carefully dig up the clump of Canna Lily, and using a sharp knife or spade, divide the rhizomes ensuring that each division has at least one eye, which is a growing point. Divisions should be planted at a depth of about 3 to 4 inches (approximately 7.5 to 10 centimeters) and spaced about 1 to 2 feet apart (30 to 60 centimeters) to allow room for growth. Water the new plants thoroughly to establish them. This method of propagation ensures that the unique characteristics of Canna 'Mystique' are maintained since it is a hybrid variety.