Heliconia

Heliconia

Also called · Lobster claw · parrot flower

Big banana-like leaves and bold red, orange or yellow flower spikes. A true tropical.

LightFull sun
WaterKeep it moist
WhereGarden, full sun

Care tag · 45

“Cut each stem at the base once it has flowered. New ones grow from the clump.”

  1. 01

    Light

    Full sun to light shade. More sun means more flowers.
  2. 02

    Water

    Keep the soil moist. It loves water.
  3. 03

    Soil & pot

    Rich garden soil with compost.
  4. 04

    Feeding

    Slow-release fertiliser every 3 months, plus compost.
  5. 05

    What you'll need

    • Organic potting soil (tanah organik)
    • Compost or goat manure (baja kambing)
    • Slow-release fertiliser (Osmocote)

    All available here at the nursery.

Something wrong?

  • No flowers

    More sun and more feed. Young clumps need time to flower.

  • Torn, brown-edged leaves

    Wind and age. Cut the worst leaves off.

  • Clump too crowded

    Dig up part of it and replant the pieces.

Garden, full sun

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