Heliconia psittacorum
' Parrot s Flower '
[ Heliconiaceae ]
[ South America ]
A dwarf species that forms tight clusters of shoots with narrow leaves and small, bright orange inflorescences that are produced in great profusion. One of the few Heliconias that are even small enough for a windowsill. In the tropical garden it can cover great areas.
Plant 25-30cm : 23.94 €
Cultivation
Cultivation
Substrate
Temperature during winter
Lighting
Watering during automn-winter
Watering during hot season
Fertilizer during growth
Pruning
Repotting
1 soil + 2 humus
Indoor during winter temperature min. 17C
Sunny
Rarely ( when the substrate is dry )
Regularly but without excess, and especialy during summer