Heliconias psittacorum in an Acapulco garden
Sunset®: 24-25
USDA: 11-12
Frost Tolerance: Suffers below 40°F (4°C), needs a sheltered location next to a south wall.
Sun Exposure: Light shade
Origin: Eastern Brazil
Growth Habits: Clump forming perennials up to 5 feet tall (1.5 m) depending on variety
Watering Needs: Moist, well drained soil.
Propagation: Clump or rhizome division in spring
Heliconia 'golden torch'
The Heliconia psittacorum is one of the most popular type of heliconia, probably due to the fact that it is one of the easier heliconias. It is also one that resembles most to the birds-of-paradise. In Phoenix, they require a micro environment that is somewhat shady and moist. If you can find such a place, they will help you make it a little bit of the tropics.
Blooming Habits:
The heliconias bloom all the summer and they are great cut flowers, lasting 2 to 3 weeks.
Culture:
Heliconias are heavy feeders, and need rich humic soil. They also make great container plants.
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