Heliconia psittacorum, Bihai psittacorum, Parrot's heliconia, Heliconia, Parakeet Flower

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Heliconia psittacorum, Bihai psittacorum, Parrot's heliconia, Heliconia, Parakeet Flower

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Heliconia psittacorum x spathocircinata Orange Torch

Heliconia psittacorum, Bihai psittacorum
Family: Heliconiaceae
Parrot's heliconia, Heliconia, Parakeet Flower
Small shrub 2-5 ft

Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Heliconias are one of the most tropical looking plants. It is a must to have in a garden to create a tropical paradise. Heliconia psittacorum varieties form a group of smaller growing Heliconias which rarely exceed 5ft (1.5 m). They are less affected by cool temperatures than other Heliconias and also require less care. Can be grown in containers and kept indoors. Psittacorums have no particular blooming season and produce inflorescences all year long, usually blooming already during the first year after planting. Inflorescence makes a long lasting cut flower. The reddish pointed structures are called bracts. These tough, leathery structures protect the actual flower, which is yellow and quite delicate. The hummingbird that comes to this flower has a beak precisely shaped to fit into the flower. When the bird feeds, it receives a meal of nectar and in return, the plant's flower is pollinated. Grow best at temperatures above 70 F and should never be subjected to temperatures of less than 50 F for extended periods. Heavy feeders. The soil should be kept moist between waterings, never soaking wet. Propagation by rhizomes. See Thai Heliconia - varieties Gallery.

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Heliconia psittacorum - Lady Di

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4230 Heliconia psittacorum - Lady Di

Lady Di heliconia - the living tribute to Princess Diana. It's a vigorous plant and prolific warm-season bloomer. Grows 3-4 feet tall. grows in partial shade to full sun. Inflorescence has 5 to 8 dark red bracts. Good heliconia for pot culture. This is a very hardy plant, needing little attention once established.
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Grown in 6-10"/1-3 gal pot

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Heliconia psittacorum Andromeda

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2776 Heliconia psittacorum Andromeda

This small variety of Heliconia will add color to any landscape design. Topping off the green foliage are small orange and red blooms with a silver cast on the red outer bract.
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6392 SUNSHINE Robusta - Vegetative Vigor Booster, 16 oz, fertilizer

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SUNSHINE Robusta - Vegetative Vigor Booster, 16 oz, fertilizer

SUNSHINE Robusta (NPK 2-1-3) - Vegetative Vigor Booster for every watering. Formulated especially for vegetative stage of plant development. Can be used for a quick build-up of vegetative growth, for establishing and recovering damaged plants that lost many leaves. This is an eco-friendly nutrition booster that can be used for edibles and organic gardens. Can be used for daily feeding with every watering. Scientifically-balanced stable formula is organic Amino-acid based and has NO EDTA chelators to eliminate nutrients lockup; it does not affect crop taste. Organic Amino acids greatly enhance stability of all Sunshine boosters and provide excellent absorption of trace elements. Pollinating insects friendly.
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6520 SUNSHINE Robusta - Vegetative Vigor Booster, 1 qt, fertilizer

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Grown in 10"/3 gal pot, large plant

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Heliconia psittacorum Choconiana - Parakeet Flower

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4232 Heliconia psittacorum Choconiana - Parakeet Flower

Choconiana heliconia is a vigorous plant and prolific warm-season bloomer. Grows 2-5 feet tall. Grows in partial shade to full sun. Inflorescence has orange color. Good heliconia for pot culture. This is a very hardy plant, needing little attention once established.
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