false bird of paradise 'Iris'

How to Grow and Care for false bird of paradise 'Iris'

false bird of paradise 'Iris' · Heliconia stricta 'Iris'

Under glass grow in a 50:50 mix of peat substitute and coarse sand or grit, in bright, filtered light. Water freely in the growing season and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every 2 weeks; water sparingly in winter

Watering: Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterloggingSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing false bird of paradise 'Iris'

false bird of paradise 'Iris'
Care difficulty4 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeLoam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Under glass grow in a 50:50 mix of peat substitute and coarse sand or grit, in bright, filtered light. Water freely in the growing season and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every 2 weeks; water sparingly in winter

How to Water false bird of paradise 'Iris'?

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for false bird of paradise 'Iris'?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for false bird of paradise 'Iris'?

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What Soil Is Best for false bird of paradise 'Iris'?

Soil type
Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for false bird of paradise 'Iris'?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize false bird of paradise 'Iris'?

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

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How to Prune false bird of paradise 'Iris'?

Cut out faded flowers stems and tatty foliage

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How to Propagate false bird of paradise 'Iris'?

Propagate by seed or division in spring

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How to Transplant false bird of paradise 'Iris'?

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How to Care for false bird of paradise 'Iris' in Winter?

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How to Plant false bird of paradise 'Iris'?

Under glass grow in a 50:50 mix of peat substitute and coarse sand or grit, in bright, filtered light. Water freely in the growing season and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every 2 weeks; water sparingly in winter

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How to Repot false bird of paradise 'Iris'?

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How to Harvest false bird of paradise 'Iris'?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to Phytophthora root rot and Pythium

Pests

May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite and mealybugs

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The Toxicity of false bird of paradise 'Iris'

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Attributes of false bird of paradise 'Iris'

Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitClump forming
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Scientific Classification

Species
Heliconia stricta 'Iris'
Genus
Heliconia
Family
Heliconiaceae
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