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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    October 17, 2015
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    Left to air dry I believe they would curl up.

    I would try pressing the leaves. Layer them between several layers of blank newsprint and weight the leaves with some heavy books.

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    sdelcam on
    October 18, 2015
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    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/leafroller-damage-control.htm

    Possibly it's due to canna leaf rollers. See the article above. Good luck

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    October 26, 2015
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    Leaving the Canna in the ground until the first few light frosts lets the bulbs store as much energy as they can.
    If your bulbs dry and store with no issues, you will likely have no issues, perhaps just not as much growth or flowers as if you left them in longer.
    We as gardeners are always learning!

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/canna/storing-canna-bulbs.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    November 14, 2015
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    Here is an excellent article that will give you some good tips for optimizing the growing conditions for the Canna Lily.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/canna/canna-lily-care.htm

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  • Answered by
    shelley on
    November 14, 2015
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    It may be a little too soon to despair - it is not entirely unusual for a canna lily to not bloom during its first year as it may be focusing more energy on its growth than on its blooms. However, insufficient sun and water, poor soil, and overcrowding can be to blame. Barring that, another possibility is a lack of phosphorus, which is responsible for blooming. This can easily be remedied by adding a "bloom booster" fertilizer or some bone meal to the soil.

    For more information on the care of canna lilies in containers, please visit the following link:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/canna/planting-cannas-in-pots.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    November 25, 2015
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    Canna bulbs will need a rest and dormancy period.
    You would not be able to keep them as a house plant.

    Here is a link with more information.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/canna/storing-canna-bulbs.htm

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