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Common name -Water Heliconia Red Plant
Scientific name- Heliconia psittacorum
Description
Most varieties of heliconias will grow well in full sun, where others require partial shade. ... Heliconias prefer freely draining soils with high organic matter. They are heavy feeders and they need lots of water. They are best grown on slopes or raised beds for good drainage and they need plenty of space.
Plant care and information
Give your heliconia bright light and water it regularly, but be careful not to overwater. Let the soil almost dry out between watering, and avoid allowing heliconias to stand in water. Heliconias grow best in temperatures of at least 70 degrees F or higher, and should never be subjected to temps below 50 F.
1.light -direct bright sunlight
2.place -well drained, fertile and nutrient rich
3.water - when 1-2 inch surface soil layer feels dry to touch.
4.fertilizer-Regular fertilization 3 to 4 times a year
5.repotting-as needed
6.temperature-at least 70 degrees F
Special features
It is one that resembles most to the birds-of-paradise. It is an exotic, which blooms abundantly all year long.It has long pointed leaves which shiny green with a red edge. The leaves look similar to that of a banana.It is an exotic, which blooms abundantly all year long. The flowers also make good cut flowers.
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