Heliconia Pedro Ortiz

An absolutely startling heliconia with semi-pendant lobster claw shaped bracts of satin red. Large leaves edged with red. Grows 2-3m. Tight clumping growth habit.

Ideal for:

• Premium tropical garden designs

• Resort and boutique hotel landscapes

• High-end residential estates

• Long-lasting, exotic cut flower displays

PLANT CARE AND PROPAGATION

• Light Preference: Full Sun, Semi-Shade

• Rootzone Tolerance: Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils

• Water Preference: Moderate Water

• Plant Growth Rate: Fast

• Propagation Method: Division

• Fertilizer: Use blue granular fertilizer (නිල් කැට), Yaramila, or any other nitrogen-enriched fertilizer. Apply 5–10 grams per pot for small potted plants every 2–3 weeks, or approximately 100 grams per square meter for plants grown in the ground. It is important to use it in moderation to avoid over-fertilizing.

Price: 1500/= (3-5 ft)