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BGreen
09-01-2007, 09:09 PM
OK who here has tried growing a Heliconia psittacorum?
I have been thinking of getting one of these guys, but figured I would see how easy these are to winter indoors for everyone. I have a room with a south facing window, that I overwintered bananas in last winter, and figured this would be a good spot. What sort of humidity levels do these guys need minimum? I do have some insecticidal soap for the spidermite when the come too.
Thank for the input,
Kylie2x
09-01-2007, 09:46 PM
Hey.. They are eazzzzy!!!! you can over winter them in a dormant state..Like anything else ....Pop them out come spring... Thats it ...:doggyandnaner:
BGreen
09-01-2007, 10:39 PM
Will they bloom in one season?
I thought heliconia only bloomed on second year growth?
Oh and does anyone recommend a good source, and/or website, book, whatever with good information?
Randy4ut
09-02-2007, 08:19 AM
BGreen,
I got this clump last summer and overwintered it inside in a growing state with no problem. It was near a set of glass doors facing south. I would think added humidity would be of benenfit, but I did not add any to my den. I am not willing to divide mine right now, with it blooming, but if you do not get one by spring, let me know and I will be happy to divide you out a piece to try...
Randy
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bigdog
09-02-2007, 10:31 AM
Hey, that looks familiar, Randy! Looking good also.
Heliconia psittacorum will bloom on present years growth.
Randy4ut
09-02-2007, 11:35 AM
You got a good eye, BigDog!!! LOL It currently has about 6 new buds on it and the hummingbirds are all over it and the laterita, and velutina... I have never noticed the hummers on the velutina before this year, but they are all around that area (you know where I am talking about) everyday now...
Maddie says HI!!! BTW... She is sitting here talking my ear off while I wam writing this!!! LOL Got love her!!!
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