Heliconia Psittacorum, Heliconia Lady Diana Red Plant

DESCRIPTION

Heliconia is one that resembles most to the birds-of-paradise. It is an exotic, which blooms abundantly all year long. It has long pointed leaves that shiny green with a red edge. The leaves look similar to that of a banana. It is an exotic, which blooms abundantly all year. It is used as Bedding Plant, Container Plant, Cut flower Plant, Feature Plant, Ground cover Plant, and Mixed Border Plant. It is very beautiful as a potted plant on the patio in a decorative container.

Care for Heliconia Psittacorum Golden Torch

• The plant requires a high humidity area. It can be grown well next to a water body.
• Add topsoil or organic peat humus to the hole when you plant. You might also add in composted cow manure to enrich the soil around the plant’s rootball.
• Dead leaves and old stems that have finished flowering should be removed to encourage more flowering.
• In spring cut back to the ground any cold damaged stalks.
• This plant loves to be fed. Fertilize 3 times a year with a top-quality granular fertilizer. Supplement feedings with regular applications of liquid fertilizer during warm months for heavier bloom. Regular irrigation is a must.
• This plant needs water and it needs it often (2 to 3 times a week in summer), though it doesn’t do well in a boggy area.