Botanical Name: Common Names:
Heliconia pendula Waxy Red TBA
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Palms, Ferns & Tropical Clumping, Pendulous
Description:
Attractive tight clumping Heliconia with green tropical-looking foliage and spectacular pendulous red flower bracts in Winter. Leaf undersides and stems have a waxy coating. Great for adding a tropical feel to the garden. Fantastic cut flower. Grows 2.5m-3.5m tall.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
2-4m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Cut Flower, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Mass Planting, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Mealy Bugs, Scale
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Heliconiaceae SouthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Red
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: TBA
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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