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Heliconia psittacorum (Parakeet Flower, Parrot Flower)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 502930



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Zingiberales
Family: Heliconiaceae
Genus: Heliconia
Species: Heliconia psittacorum
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Perennial
  • Tropical
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 11 (Above 40 F / Above 4 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 2 to 5 feet (60 cm to 1 1/2 m)
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Flowering Start edit
  • Spring
Flowering End edit
  • Summer
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Suitable For edit
  • Container/Patio
  • Tropical Garden
Sun Exposure edit
  • Partial Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
  • Moist
Soil pH edit
Bloom Colour edit
  • Orange
  • Yellow/Gold
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Propagation Techniques edit
  • Division
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  • Re-pot every 2-3 years, use heavy pot as it can get top heavy edit | delete
  • Mist with room temperature water several times a week edit | delete
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