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Heliconia Bihai

What is the plant

The totally tropical heliconia has stunning tall branched stems, with bold flowers and luscious long green leaves. Flower color yellow-green the flowers small and insignificants bracts can be: red, yellow, green, orange or pink, bracts grow on the spikes in a shape of triangle, the bracts full of water and attracts hummingbird.Leaves color green in oval, the size can be 0.5-2 m.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

16°C - 21°C

Hardiness zone

10 - 11

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Grow in well drained conditions, and keep well watered. Heliconias can be thirsty plants. Let the soil almost dry out between watering, and ensure to always empty the saucer. Heliconias shouldn’t stand in water.
Fertilizer
Liquid or slow release fertiliser is recommended to be applied during in the warmer months, choose one suitable for your houseplants and always follow the instructions on the pack for measurements and frequency. This plant doesn’t require fertiliser in the cold of winter
Sunlight
Full sun or light shade. This plant requires a very warm and bright position.

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Soil
High quality premium potting mix or loam based soil. Ensure well draining.
Temperature
When kept in a tropical setting as a perennial, the long, fronds of this plant are evergreen. In cooler environments, leaves naturally die back in cold (50 degrees Fahrenheit or lower) weather.
Container
When choosing a pot - pick one with a drainage hole, and use a saucer to catch escaping water. Empty the saucer after watering. May need repotting every 12 months in the spring.

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Additional
Begonias are toxic to pets, according to the ASPCA, though the most toxic portions of the plant are the underground tubers and roots.
Popularity
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