false bird of paradise 'Iris'
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A tropical, evergreen perennial to 3m tall, forming a clump of large, banana-like leaves on long leaf stalks. In summer it produces exotic-looking, erect flowerspikes, composed of orangey-red bracts with a green line at the margin. Green-coloured, true flowers emerge from these bracts
Scientific classification
- Species
- false bird of paradise 'Iris' (Heliconia stricta 'Iris')
- Genus
- Heliconia
- Family
- Heliconiaceae
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- Toxicity
- Conservatory Greenhouse
- Plant type
- 2.5-4 metres
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of false bird of paradise 'Iris'
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of false bird of paradise 'Iris'
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false bird of paradise 'Iris' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningCut out faded flowers stems and tatty foliage
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or division in spring
Growing
GrowingUnder 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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Common pests and 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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