Quick Highlights
• Botanical Name: Canna indica
• Common Name(s): Indian Shot Plant, African Arrowroot, Canna Lily
• Available Height (Range): 1–5 ft
• Category: Ornamental Plants / Landscaping Plants / Flowering Perennials
• Growth Habit: Fast-growing, clumping, evergreen perennial
• Best Use: Hotels, resorts, farmhouses, villas, residential colonies, parks, commercial landscapes, public gardens
• Climate Suitability: Tropical, subtropical, and warm temperate regions across India
• Maintenance: Low-maintenance, thrives with minimal care

The Indian Shot Plant, scientifically known as Canna indica and commonly called African Arrowroot or Canna Lily, is a bold, eye-catching ornamental that adds a touch of vibrant elegance to any landscape. With its lush green or bronzed foliage, sturdy upright stems, and striking red, orange, or yellow flowers, this plant stands out beautifully in gardens, resorts, and premium landscape designs. Its banana-like leaves create a tropical appeal, while its bright blooms enhance the overall aesthetic of outdoor spaces. Popular both globally and throughout India, it is widely used for ornamental borders, pathways, and mass plantation due to its lush appearance and easy growth. This plant is especially admired for its luxurious look, making it a favorite among landscapers and garden designers.
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Indian Shot Plant Features

• Distinctive tropical appearance with broad leaves and vibrant flowers that bloom throughout the warm season.
• Fast growth rate, allowing quick landscape coverage and high visual impact.
• Long lifespan as a hardy perennial capable of thriving year after year with proper care.
• Requires low maintenance, making it ideal for both commercial and residential landscaping.
• Highly adaptable to warm climates and tolerant of full sun and humidity.
• Excellent for large-scale landscaping such as parks, resorts, avenues, and institutional campuses.
• Special qualities include air-purifying abilities, soil-binding properties, and its use in phytoremediation.

Indian Shot Plant Applications

The Indian Shot Plant or Canna Indica is widely used in professional landscaping projects due to its bold appearance and evergreen charm. It is commonly planted along pathways, in resort gardens, hotel entrances, park borders, farmhouses, villas, and residential colonies. Many landscape developers prefer this plant for mass planting, tropical-theme gardens, and high-impact decorative beds. Its colourful flowers make it a perfect choice for institutional campuses, sports complexes, and commercial properties where year-round greenery and vibrance are desired.

Indian Shot Plant Benefits

• Evergreen and visually attractive throughout the year.
• Low maintenance, ideal for large landscapes and public spaces.
• Thrives in Indian climates, from humid coastal regions to warm plains.
• Adds a luxury appeal to ornamental and tropical garden themes.
• Long lifespan, ensuring lasting beauty in landscaping projects.
• Enhances the value and aesthetics of outdoor spaces.

Additional Insights

The Indian Shot Plant holds cultural significance in many regions, often associated with tropical beauty and vibrant garden themes. Globally, Canna indica is admired for both its ornamental and ecological value, as it is used in garden design, wetland filtration beds, and soil restoration projects. In India, its bold foliage and colourful flowers make it a staple in modern landscaping.

Bagwani Nursery offers the Indian Shot Plant in multiple height ranges from 1 ft to 5 ft, ensuring suitability for different landscape needs. Whether for mass plantation, resort beautification, or a premium residential layout, the plant is available in healthy, ready-to-plant condition. Our stock is carefully grown to ensure strong roots, lush foliage, and long-term performance.

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The Indian Shot Plant is one of the most dependable choices for landscaping projects in India, offering beauty, durability, and year-round charm. Whether you are planning landscaping ideas for hotels, resorts, or residential layouts, this plant enhances the overall outdoor experience. As a top pick among ornamental trees and landscaping plants, it is ideal for developers looking for wholesale plants for long-lasting landscaping projects in India.

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