Keep soil slightly drier in winter, when growth has slowed - but don't allow it to dry out. Water: Keep soil evenly moist spring through fall. Remember, it may be thirstier if it's kept outdoors. You can move it to your porch or patio in summer to give it the sunlight it needs. Your Heliconia psittacorum will bloom most of the year when it gets plenty of light. Height: 3-4 ft (.9-1.2 m) tall indoors dwarf varieties are less than 2 ft (.6 m) tall Given enough sunlight, this tropical plant blooms most of the year. Many Heliconia species get quite large for indoor growing. When buying a plant, look for the botanical name Heliconia psittacorum to be sure you're getting this plant. 'Fuchsia' has large, pink bracts and creamy yellow flowers. Variegated foliage and yellow-and-red bracts make 'Parakeet' an exciting new cultivar. 'Choconiana' is a dependable bloomer with orange-red bracts and orange flowers. Orange-red bracts with orange flowers make 'Andromeda' a popular selection. 'Lady Di' is a long-time favorite with dramatic red bracts and creamy yellow flowers. Many cultivars are available to choose from. Treat any pest infestation right away because these tiny critters cause damage and will likely move on to your other houseplants. Look for their webbing between stems and leaves, a tell-tale sign of an invasion. Raising the humidity around your plant in winter helps to prevent spider mites that love dry conditions. Scale insects suck plant juices, causing curled, deformed leaves. Something bugging your plant? Watch for scale insects on the undersides of leaves, usually along the central rib. I f your home is dry in winter, u se a cool-mist room humidifier. This is a good time to divide the plant, if you want.īoost the humidity. Dry indoor air may cause dry, brown spots on leaves. Use a large, heavy container to prevent toppling - this plant can get top-heavy. Repot in spring every 2-3 years or when your plant outgrows its pot. Cut off spent flower stems to encourage more blooms cut them off at soil level. It'll be fine as long as the temperature doesn't dip below 55☏/13☌.ĭeadhead flowers. or scoot it outdoors when the weather is warm. If your Heliconia psittacorum plant doesn't bloom much, it's not getting enough light.
You can expect an abundance of exotic flowers throughout spring and summer - maybe even fall.
Can you see the resemblance? Caring for Heliconia Plant Indoors Heliconia psittacorum is a relative of the banana.
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