Description

Heliconia psittacorum is one of the most popular type of Heliconia also known as Parakeet Flower, Parrots Beak, Parrots Flower and False Bird-of-Paradise.

It 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 which shiny green with a red edge. The leaves look similar to that of a banana.It is an exotic, which blooms abundantly all year long.

The flowers also make good cut flowe Very beautiful as a potted plant on the patio in a decorative container.

Planting And Care

• The plant requires a high humidity area. It can be grown well next to a water body.

• Add top soil or organic peat humus to the hole when you plant. You might also add in composted cow manure to enrich the soil around the plants 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 and it needs it often (2 to 3 times a week in summer), though it doesnt do well in a boggy area.