Achira / Edible canna

Canna indica

Grown for its large starchy rhizome, used for food and starch extraction in the Andes and Southeast Asia.

Species

Canna indica

Family

Cannaceae

Climate requirements

Warm humid climate, tolerant of a range of conditions.

Temperature range

12-32°C (absolute 14-24°C)

Rainfall range

1000-4500mm (absolute 500-5000mm)

Altitude range

2000m

Soil types

Moist fertile well-drained soil.

Soil pH

5.5-7.5 (absolute 5-8)