Family: Heliconiaceae
Genus: Heliconia (hel-ih-KOH-nee-uh) (Info)
Species: pogonantha (po-go-NAN-tha) (Info)
Category:
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Height:
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Spacing:
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Danger:
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color:
Red
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time:
Blooms repeatedly
Foliage:
Evergreen
Dark/Black
Smooth-Textured
Veined
Leathery-Textured
Other details:
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Soil pH requirements:
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us
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