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Heliconia psittacorum (Parakeet Flower, Parrot Flower)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 502930

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Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Liliopsida Order: Zingiberales Family: Heliconiaceae Genus: Heliconia Species: Heliconia psittacorum

Common Names add False Bird of Paradise edit | delete Parrot Flower edit | delete Parakeet Flower edit | delete Plant Types edit Perennial Tropical   Zones / Hardiness edit 11 (Above 40 F / Above 4 C)   Height (Maximum) edit 2 to 5 feet (60 cm to 1 1/2 m)   Spread (Maximum) edit   Flowering Start edit Spring   Flowering End edit Summer   Leaf Colour edit   Leaf Shape edit   Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know. Suitable For edit Container/Patio Tropical Garden   Sun Exposure edit Partial Shade   Soil Types edit Well-drained Moist   Soil pH edit   Bloom Colour edit Orange Yellow/Gold   Wildlife Value edit   Propagation Techniques edit Division   Skill Level edit   Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below Re-pot every 2-3 years, use heavy pot as it can get top heavy edit | delete Mist with room temperature water several times a week edit | delete Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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