Heliconia psittacorum

Love the look of tropical flowers but short on space? Heliconia psittacorum is the perfect fit. This smaller, well-behaved Heliconia pumps out stunning bird-like flowers all season long. It’s tougher than it looks—drought-tolerant and low-maintenance—making it ideal for busy gardeners. Use it to brighten a sunny border or as a long-lasting cut flower for indoors.

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: 500/= (3-5 ft)