Maintenance: Keep well watered throughout summer, they need to remain moist and should not be allowed to dry out.īest to propagate by division of the rhizomes, though seed can also be successful.ĭiseases: Mites and mealy bugs can be an occasional problem, but generally they are problem free. It likes plenty of sun but needs a bit of shade throughout the day as well - they will grow happily in bright dappled light under trees. This heliconia has green to orange flower bracts. Soil: Moist well drained soil, rich in organic matter. Heliconia psittacorum ( Parrot flower) Botanical name: Heliconia psittacorum Common name (s): Parrot flower Categories: Ground Covers and Perennials Plant description: Related species include Heliconia humilis. The flowers mature to dark blue, rounded fruits.Īn excellent addition to cut flower arrangements, being a bit more delicate than other Heliconias. The inflorescence, or cluster of flowers, are quite. Heliconias thrive in tropical conditions and habitats that have an abundance of water, sunlight, and rich soil. The majority of Heliconia species are native to tropical Central and South America however, several species are found on islands in the West Pacific. These are nectar rich blooms and attract a throng of birds and insects to your garden. Heliconia is a genus of flowering tropical plants with approximately 225 species. They are in fact a brightly coloured, waxy bract that forms a shell shape around the paler coloured flower and are quite spectacular being brightly coloured in shades of orange, gold and red. It produces vibrant, upward pointing, large green leaves and pseudostems that are quite thin and erect, bearing an inflorescence of flowers at the top. Heliconia psittacorum, or Parrot Flower is an erect, evergreen, rhizomatous perennial that is cultivated as an ornamental garden plant in warm, sub tropical and tropical climates. Heliconia psittacorum (parrots beak, parakeet flower, parrots flower, parrots plantain, false bird-of-paradise) is a perennial herb native to the Caribbean and South America.
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