Heliconia acuminata - Flowering & Cut flower shrubs

About the Heliconia

• Best plant for Hedges and Borders for a sunny & partial shade area.
• This variety is one of the hardiest and most dependable of all heliconias.
• Plants grow to over 2 meters tall and wide.
• The flowers are held upright and borne inside the foliage.
• Plants have variable blooming seasons. These vary as per the location.
• They flower for a longer period in the hot and humid tropics. In regions with more pronounced seasons - they can flower for a lesser period. 

Flowering season: April, May, June, July, Read More

About the Heliconia

• Best plant for Hedges and Borders for a sunny & partial shade area.
• This variety is one of the hardiest and most dependable of all heliconias.
• Plants grow to over 2 meters tall and wide.
• The flowers are held upright and borne inside the foliage.
• Plants have variable blooming seasons. These vary as per the location.
• They flower for a longer period in the hot and humid tropics. In regions with more pronounced seasons - they can flower for a lesser period. 

Flowering season: April, May, June, July, August

Growing tips:

• Heliconias are tropical plants. They like warm and humid climates.
• They are best grown in full sunlight. However, in hot and dry areas they can be grown in partial shade.
• A single upright shoots flower only once. It can be taken out once the flowering is over.
• It is quite zero maintenance but needs regular watering for good flowering.

INSIDE THE BOX

*above specifications are for indicative purposes only, actual dimensions may slightly vary.

INITIAL CARE FOR 10-15 DAYS JUST AFTER RECEIVING YOUR PLANT 

1. Remove the Packaging Materials carefully.
2. Press the soil in the pot & add additional soil(garden mix) if necessary.
3. Maintain moisture in the pot, Do not overwater it may kill your plant, so make sure that the soil should be dry between watering.
4. Make sure that plants get enough morning direct bright light(2-3hrs) for 10-15 days & do not go for immediate transplanting (minimum 1 month)
5. You can remain the plant in the same pot for 6-7 months, later you can transplant it in a slightly bigger pot than the present.
6. Just prune if any branch of the plant is get damaged in transits. New leaves will come definitely.