Family: Heliconiaceae
Genus: Heliconia
(hel-ih-KOH-nee-uh) Species: rostrata (ro-STRAY-tuh) Synonym:Bihai rostrata Synonym:Heliconia poeppigiana
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Category Tropicals and Tender PerennialsWater Requirements Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between wateringsSun Exposure Partial to Full ShadeFoliage EvergreenFoliage Color Chartreuse/YellowRed Silver/Gray Height 36-48 in. (90-120 cm)4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m) 6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m) 8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m) 10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m) 12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m) Spacing 36-48 in. (90-120 cm)Hardiness USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F) |
Where to Grow Can be grown as an annualSuitable for growing in containers Danger UnknownBloom Color PinkRed Orange Bright Yellow Chartreuse (yellow-green) Bloom Characteristics Flowers are good for cuttingThis plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds Bloom Size UnknownBloom Time Mid SpringLate Spring/Early Summer Mid Summer Late Summer/Early Fall Other details UnknownSoil pH requirements 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) Patent Information UnknownPropagation Methods By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)Seed Collecting Unknown |