Growing Canna Lily Indoors

INDOOR CALLA LILY CARE

1. Keep the soil moist, but not soggy.
2. Provide bright, indirect light.
3. Apply liquid fertilizer monthly while in flower.
4. Keep away from heating and A/C vents.
5. Reduce watering when the plant enters dormancy (November)
6. Cut the leaves off at soil level once they've died.

Are canna lilies good in pots?

Cannas are one of the best plants for adding height and color to containers. Cannas are one of the few plants that bloom and continue to show off during the hottest weeks of the summer. This makes cannas perfect for container gardening.

How do you keep canna lilies over the winter?

To store cannas indoors over winter, wrap individual bulbs in newspapers or small paper bags and include a small amount of dry, sterile growing medium, such as peat moss or vermiculite. The growing medium will absorb moisture and help to prevent rot.

Can I bring my canna lily indoors in winter?

Bring cannas grown in pots indoors into a garage or basement for winter. Keep them dry (do not water) until spring's nighttime temperatures are consistently above 50°F., typically after the tulips have bloomed in northern areas. Only then move them outside for the summer.

How do you keep canna lilies blooming?

To keep canna lily blooming all season, make sure the plant has full sun, as well as a spring feeding of 5-10-5 fertilizer. For the amount, follow the product label instructions. Give them plenty of water weekly and deadhead the blooms as they begin to fade, thus encouraging more growth.

What is the lowest temperature a canna lily can tolerate?

Cannas are hardy to Zone 7 (0°F). In colder climates, they can be overwintered indoors. After the first frost in fall, cut the stems to the ground and lift the clump of rhizomes with a spade or fork. Store in a dry, well-ventilated place where the temperature is cool (50°-60°F).

Do canna lilies multiply on their own?

Like iris plants, canna rhizomes multiply quickly and eventually older rhizomes in the center of the mass can be choked out. Dividing perennial grown cannas every 3-5 years will keep them growing in smaller healthier clumps.

What month do canna lilies bloom?

Cannas bloom in early to mid-summer. Flowers come in red, orange, yellow, pink or cream. Each only lasts for a few days but are usually replaced quickly by the next bloom. Speed up the process by deadheading spent blooms.

Can a canna lily survive indoors?

It is perfectly possible to bring a canna in leaf or bloom indoors, just like you would bring back indoors any houseplant you'd put outside for the summer, and keep it growing all winter. And if you have the right conditions, it will bloom over and over, all winter long!

How do you prepare cannas for winter storage?

How to Store Canna Bulbs

1. Dig up the canna bulbs after the first frost in the fall.
2. Shake off the soil from the bulb. ...
3. Let the bulb to dry for two to three weeks after digging it up.
4. Line the bottom of a bucket with newspaper. ...
5. Store the uncovered bucket in a cool, dark place.

Do I cut back canna in winter?

When To Cut Back Canna Lilies. You can prune canna lilies throughout the year when they need a little spruce up. What is this? You should also prune them back hard as winter is setting in.

What should I do with my canna plants in the winter?

Cut down the foliage and stems to about 15cm (6in). Remove surplus soil, dry and then store in trays in barely-damp wood vermiculite or multi-purpose compost. Place in a frost-free position for the winter. Little, if any, watering should be necessary.

How do you store canna lilies for next year?

In the fall, dig rhizomes after the leaves have yellowed, died back or have been killed by frost, but before the ground freezes. Leaving your cannas till after a freeze provides the longest possible growing season so the plant can store food for next year's growth. Cut back dead foliage to 2 inches.

Do canna lilies like coffee grounds?

Spent coffee grounds will naturally bring the pH of the soil down and help to keep your cannas happy. Sprinkle your spent coffee grounds around the planting area, near the base of the plants. Do this once a week, for both your canna lilies and your kitchen compost pile.

Should you deadhead canna lilies?

If you look closely after a flower has been spent these real small little kind of swollen. Areas

Should I cut off the seed pods from canna lily?

Answer: Leaving the seed pods on canna plants to pop open and grow more plants could be fun but it is not necessary. If you want to give seeding a try wait until the pods turn yellow to brown. Then remove the seed, nick them and sow them in a potting mixture covering once their thickness.

When should I repot my canna?

Throughout their hardiness zone, cannas can remain in the ground as true perennials. In colder climates, the rhizomes must be dug in the fall and stored over the winter, then replanted in the spring. Best planted from rhizomes in the early spring, cannas can take a few weeks to sprout.

Can canna lilies survive 40 degrees?

This post may contain affiliate links: disclosure policy. Canna lilies have tender tubers. In warm climates where winter temperatures rarely drop below 40 degrees F, mulching the flower bed would be sufficient to protect them frost and freezing.

How often should you water a canna lily?

Sometimes is takes as many as three weeks for cannas to sprout. Once sprouted, water cannas at least once a week by slowly soaking the area around the roots. During the hottest weeks of the summer, give the plants a good soaking drink of water every other day.

Can you cut a canna bulb in half?

You can't really cut a true bulb in half, but you can cut a Canna rhizome in half, as long as each resulting piece has an 'eye' (aka, a sprout - just like a potato). Cannas can stay in the ground during the winter in zones 7-10.