Heliconia Psittacorum
 

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,

Re: Heliconia Psittacorum
 

Hey.. They are eazzzzy!!!! you can over winter them in a dormant state..Like anything else ....Pop them out come spring... Thats it ...:doggyandnaner:

Re: Heliconia Psittacorum
 

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?

Re: Heliconia Psittacorum
 

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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Hey, that looks familiar, Randy! Looking good also.

Heliconia psittacorum will bloom on present years growth.

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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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