Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Heliconiaceae

Genus:

Heliconia

Species:

Heliconia vaginalis

USDA Symbol:

HEDE16

Growth Characteristics

Height:

300 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

red, yellow, green

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

hummingbirds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers organic matter-rich environments

Propagation & Germination

Germination Time:

30–180 days

Notes:

Seeds have hard coats and erratic germination; soaking in warm water and maintaining consistent warmth (25-30°C) improves results.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI