false bird of paradise

How to Grow and Care for false bird of paradise

false bird of paradise · Heliconia rostrata
Also known as: hanging lobster claw

Grow under glass in a neutral, 50:50 mixture of peat substitute and coarse sand or grit, in bright, filtered light

Watering: Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterloggingSunlight: Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing false bird of paradise

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Care difficulty4 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Sunlight requirementsPartial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeLoam
Soil pHNeutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
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Care Tips

Grow under glass in a neutral, 50:50 mixture of peat substitute and coarse sand or grit, in bright, filtered light

How to Water false bird of paradise?

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for false bird of paradise?

Partial shade

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

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What Soil Is Best for false bird of paradise?

Soil type
Loam
Soil pH
Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for false bird of paradise?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize false bird of paradise?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

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How to Prune false bird of paradise?

Cut out faded flower stems and damaged or dying leaves

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How to Propagate false bird of paradise?

Propagate by seed sown in heat in spring, or by division in spring

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How to Transplant false bird of paradise?

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How to Care for false bird of paradise in Winter?

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How to Plant false bird of paradise?

Grow under glass in a neutral, 50:50 mixture of peat substitute and coarse sand or grit, in bright, filtered light

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How to Repot false bird of paradise?

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How to Harvest false bird of paradise?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Phytophthora root rot and pythium stem rot may be a problem

Pests

Susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite, mealybugs and snails

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The Toxicity of false bird of paradise

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Attributes of false bird of paradise

Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse
Height4-8 metres
Spread4-8 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitColumnar upright
OriginSouthern America

Scientific Classification

Species
Heliconia rostrata
Genus
Heliconia
Family
Heliconiaceae
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