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Canna Lily Pfitzer Orchid

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Exotic blooms of the Canna Lily Pfitzer Orchid plant

 

Canna Lily Pfitzer Orchid

Origin:  Southern United States and south to northern Argentina
Family:  Cannaceae (canna)
Light:  Full sun
Height:  2'-4'
Spread:  1'-2' 
Blooms:  Bright salmon pink
Foliage:  Large, smooth, bluish-green
Soil:  Rich, keep moist
Water:  Tolerates wetness
Fertilizer:  Once a month with 10-10-10
Pest / Disease:  Japanese beetles, bud rot, rust, mosaic

Propagation:  Rhizome division, seeds
Uses: Large container, center of flower bed, center of formal garden
Comments:  Canna Lily Pfitzer Orchid is a showy tropical perennial with bold beautiful orchid-like flowers. Remove spent flowers from plant to promote new growth. 
USDA Hardiness Zones :  8-11